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How Birds Take Flight With Such Ease
November 15, 2018 — New research breaks down the fundamentals required to smoothly go from perched to airborne.
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How One Photographer Got Up Close and Personal With a Curious Loon
November 14, 2018 — After a friendly tip, a canceled flight, and a rented bike, Liron Gertsman snapped this intimate shot of the inquisitive bird
Behind the Shot
This New Guide Finally Simplifies Gull IDs
November 14, 2018 — By encouraging us to focus on the basics, veteran authors Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson strive to make gulls less intimidating.
Books
The Arctic Is No Longer A Safe Haven for Breeding Shorebirds
November 13, 2018 — Predators now wipe out 70 percent of shorebird nests in the far north, a shift in historical patterns that scientists pin on climate change.
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Find Some Dapper Ducks This Fall
November 12, 2018 — North America is home to several striking drakes, and autumn is the best season to see their fresh plumage.
Podcast
An Open Letter to the Central Park Mandarin Duck
November 09, 2018 — cc: all other hot ducks
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A New Book Illustrates the Story of Birds on Every Continent
November 08, 2018 — Jane Kim's mural documents the rise of Aves across the world, while staying true to the artist’s aesthetic.
Books
From Canoes, Fishermen Guard Africa's Famous Shoebills Against Poachers
November 08, 2018 — Live chicks can go for thousands of dollars on the black market. So dedicated locals have banded together to protect the birds and their nests.
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eBird Rolls Out Fun New Feature That Serves as a SparkNotes for Species
November 06, 2018 — With Explore Species, you can access the breadth of Cornell's avian intel from a single, interactive portal.
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Birds Inherited Colorful Eggs From Dinosaurs
November 05, 2018 — New research has found yet another link between modern avians and their ancestors.
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