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Whooping Cranes Need to Socially Distance, Too, According to New Report
April 02, 2020 — The endangered birds’ flocks are too big, putting them at risk of disease outbreak. Breaking up the large groups requires wetland restoration.
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Canceled Birding Festivals Deal Host Towns a Major Economic Blow
April 01, 2020 — As event organizers are forced to make tough decisions over coronavirus concerns, local businesses and nonprofits brace for the fallout.
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With Monitoring Limited, Someone Drove Through a Snowy Plover Nesting Site
April 01, 2020 — Due to pandemic-related restrictions, vulnerable shorebirds may have to rely on the kindness of strangers this breeding season.
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As Coronavirus Sows Turmoil and Fear, Seeking Solace in Nature's Calendar
March 30, 2020 — COVID-19 has upended our lives, but the arrival of spring and its birds provides a comforting sense of order, writes Kenn Kaufman.
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Birds Have Their Own Disease Problems That Sometimes Become Ours
March 27, 2020 — Avians aren’t the source of COVID-19, but some do harbor pathogens that can infect humans. Here's what you need to know and how to stay safe.
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This Online Art Community Celebrates Birds, and the Results Are Wonderful
March 27, 2020 — The BirdWhisperer Project fosters creativity while bringing artists together from all over the world—no matter their skill level.
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This Was Supposed to Be Their Birding Big Year—and Then the Coronavirus Arrived
March 26, 2020 — These extreme birders know there are much more important impacts from the pandemic, but it still hurts to watch their plans dissolve.
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To Get By in the Big City, Birds Need to Have a Large Brain or Lots of Sex
March 25, 2020 — A new study reveals two traits that help some species meet the challenges of city life in a quickly urbanizing world.
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Retracing the Steps of a Century-Old Expedition to See How California's Birdlife Has Changed
March 25, 2020 — In 1908, Joseph Grinnell began a 30-year project to document the state’s wildlife. Now, a modern resurvey of his study sites is yielding unprecedented insights into birds’ vulnerabilities and resilience.
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How Baby Showers Are Helping to Restore an Endangered Stork's Sullied Reputation
March 25, 2020 — Women in India have banded together to build empathy for the Greater Adjutant Stork—starting by celebrating the bird's nesting season.
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