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JULY 6, 2023

Journal Paper here: [link] ​ Summary: A new study led by the University of Washington has found that marine heatwaves have led to massive die-offs of seabirds months later. The research used data collected by coastal residents along beaches from central California to Alaska.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

In 2007 I was working in a university building that was just begging for bird feeders. This was where I set up my bird feeders, just one at first, then expanding as everyone expressed delight in seeing the Carolina Chickadees, Dark-eyed Juncos, and Downy Woodpeckers. There were no dead birds for weeks. I hoped it was an anomaly.

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New York City Birds Illinois Science 261

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Birders derive “value” from birding. But does the value of a particular trip come from the number of birds seen, viewing a particular species, seeing an endangered species, catching a glimpse of a rarity, adding a lifer, or something else? How much do birders value a birding experience? What is that and why does it matter?

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Oregon Washington Birds Chad 188

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MARCH 13, 2018

Although most of the threats to the Spotted Owl relate to its dwindling old growth forest habitat, it also faces potential threats from another bird. Although the MBTA’s prohibitions are broad, there are many exceptions, including “take” for scientific research. The environmental groups appealed to the U.S.

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Owls Endangered Species Oregon Friends Of Animals 124

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The birding world has been debating whether honorific common bird names ( e.g. , Clark’s Nutcracker or Baird’s Sandpiper ) should be changed. An op-ed in the Washington Post by Gabriel Foley and Jordan Rutter is a fine summary of the arguments, and there is a good background article at Birdwatching magazine.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Apparently, there is a traditional Chinese saying that seeing one pheasant in the wild is better than seeing ten other birds. Of course, this is nonsense – pheasants are probably among the most overrated of all birds. The name of the bird apparently comes from the color of its tail feathers. The pimps of the avian world.

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Rhode Island Research South Dakota North Dakota 147

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

If you haven’t been to Costa Rica, or if you’ve birded Costa Rica but somehow missed their damselflies and dragonflies (not a problem! The following sections on identification, photography, and collection are brief but to the point. Paulson, William A. Haber, and Zona Tropical S.A. Damselflies first, then dragonflies.

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