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Rivers of Birds
One of the world champions of long-distance migration is the Arctic Tern. Arctic Terns nest across the far northern reaches of the continent during o…
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Migrations: Watching Migration from the Empire State Building
As the sun sets over New York City, author Helen Macdonald takes in the wonders of spring migration from the top of the Empire State Building. She wa…
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Orchard Orioles Band Together
Orchard orioles are social birds that build their nests in large trees among streambanks and wetlands. The males have chestnut-colored breasts and bl…
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Swainson's Warbler
The Swainson's Warbler is one of North America's shyest birds. These birds forage quietly on the ground, flipping over leaves to expose and capture i…
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Robins Raise a Brood in a Hurry
When it comes to raising a family, American Robins have got it down. Approximately eight days after the male and female mate, the female builds the n…
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Bird Song ID
Roger Tory Peterson, the best known American figure of 20th Century birdwatching, offered help on birding by ear. Whenever he could, he provided a ca…
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How to Be a Better Wildlife Photographer
Conservation photographer Noppadol Paothong says that if you go out to take pictures of birds, you shouldn’t just aim to take an eye-catching photo. …
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High Island – Migration on the Gulf
If you're near High Island, Texas in the spring, you might witness a "fallout," one of the great spectacles of bird migration. Thousands of birds, in…
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Warbler Migration in Ohio with Kenn Kaufman
Every spring in Northwest Ohio, the shores of Lake Erie transform into a birder’s paradise. Birder and author Kenn Kaufman, who lives in this area, s…
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American Herring Gull
With white and grey feathers, a piercing stare, and noisy screams, the American Herring Gull is a “seagull” that's well adapted to land-locked living…
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