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Playback of Bird Calls Benefits Some Birds

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The use of digital devices to attract birds is getting more and more attention. It’s been brewing on birding listservs for years. The bottom line is that we do not have enough information or research to give a definitive answer as to whether to not it’s harmful to birds. But sometimes, using calls can help birds.

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Burrowing Owls of Cape Coral

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Birding in Florida is unique in that so much of that state’s plenty is evident even to the casual observer. It’s a family vacation, sure, but there’s always time for birding and in Florida, the birding often finds you. There were three burrows, each with a tenant. Not worse, but certainly not better.

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Birding Shanghai in May 2023 – Part 2

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The HBW has comprehensively nothing on its breeding: “Breeding – No Information” I guess birds are not their main focus. I think the photo shows a male bird, as certain parts of the head seem more black than grey. I was a bit worried about the bird in the video but a friend assured me that birds do not get seasick.

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