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Bird Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Avian Lives–A Book Review

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Hauber Hauber’s mini-essays focus on specific behaviors, enhanced by references to recent research yet written in a relaxed, personal way. of Chicago Press, 2014). Hauber; Illustrated by Tony Angell University of Chicago Press, Dec. © 2023 Tony Angell; © 2023 Mark E. Mark Hauber is currently (just appointed!)

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Birding Shanghai in March 2024

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Tegima was a key figure in establishing the Japanese pavilion at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago ( source ). He was wined and dined at the Chicago clubs and in the most exclusive homes.” I don’t think many other bird species are named after Japanese citizens.

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Solid Air: Invisible Killer Saving Billions of Birds From Windows–A Book Review

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The first half describes the problem (why birds hit windows, the scale of the deaths, scientific research, what happens when birds strike windows) and the second half discusses what to do about it (community and worldwide education, window deterrent solutions, legal mandates and building codes, citizen science–what individuals can do).

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The Elusive Goal of Bird-Safe Skyscrapers

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In the meantime, research into ways to make buildings safer for birds is ongoing. The latest edition of Science News delves into the work of scientists studying this problem. Full disclosure: I see this carnage every spring and fall, as I volunteer with Chicago Bird Collision Monitors.)

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Emerald Ash Borers vs. Woodpeckers (and Nuthatches)

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This research suggests that the boom isn’t due to an influx of newcomers, but rather because more local birds are flourishing and successfully rearing families. Specifically, researchers found that in EAB-infested areas, the birds preferred ash trees to other trees, and seemed to favor the ashes with the most severe damage.

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The Power of Pets Initiative

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Chicago; and Portland, Ore. Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, and research suggests that owning a pet helps increase levels of physical activity. Chicago – The Hastings Lake YMCA, October 23. The WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition provides the science behind our leading petcare brands. Portland, Ore.

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The Atlas of Birds: Diversity, Behavior, and Conservation – A Book Review

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It is not an encyclopedia, though it does summarize research, explain basic concepts, and ends with a section on bird statistics. It is a fascinating book that teaches while it entertains, that offers research-informed arguments for bird protection and conservation in the guise of vibrant design.

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