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Black-bellied Plover, Arctic Nester
In the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, June days offer almost continuous daylight to breeding birds, including this Black-bellied Plover. At this hi…
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As the Crowe Flies
Crows play many roles in human cultures, from ominous tricksters to sacred purveyors of wisdom. After exploring the stories behind her family surname…
1 year ago
If You See a Bird with Leg Bands
If you see a wild bird with a small metal band around its leg, that means researchers have given the bird a unique ID to keep track of it over the co…
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The Chihuahuan Meadowlark
In 2022, ornithologists recognized the Chihuahuan Meadowlark as a separate species rather than a subspecies of the Eastern Meadowlark. Named after th…
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Green Jay
Adorned in shades of peridot green, sapphire blue, and onyx black, the Green Jay is a jewel-toned wonder with a voice as loud as its color palette. T…
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Father Birds
The male hummingbird leaves the female to build the nest and raise the young alone, but other father birds are more involved. A Peregrine Falcon fath…
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Baby Bald Eagles
Baby Bald Eagles have a lot to learn before they reach adulthood. While still in the nest, they practice fanning their wings and jumping into the air…
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The Oilbird's Lightless Life
Nature has produced some exceptionally strange animals. One such creature is the Oilbird of northern South America. The Oilbird prefers a diet of wil…
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The Kingfisher and the Halcyon Days
The ancient Greeks believed the gods turned two distraught lovers into kingfishers — or “halcyon birds.” Thanks to divine assistance, these birds wou…
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Celebrating City Birds
Pigeons, geese, and gulls often get a bad rap among city dwellers. But Nicole Jackson, an environmental educator and nature enthusiast, admires these…
1 year ago