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Why Are All Those Chickadees, Nuthatches, and Kinglets Hanging Out?
November 05, 2018 — As colder weather sets in, some small birds form mixed flocks to increase their chances of survival.
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A Hunter’s Plea Against Poisoned Ammunition
November 02, 2018 — In a New York Times op-ed, Jim Minick outlines the many ways lead threatens public safety and the sanctity of birds.
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People Power vs. Corporate Funds Tested in Washington Carbon Fee Vote
November 02, 2018 — An analysis of campaign spending on I-1631 finds a $15-million grassroots effort up against $31 million of out-of-state oil money.
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Meet the Man Who Sang Like a Bird and Helped Save the Redwoods
October 31, 2018 — Charles Kellogg advocated for California's redwood forests to crowds across the country—while warbling from a giant tree-mobile.
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Can You Identify the Birds Behind These Creepy Calls?
October 31, 2018 — Hint: They aren't all owls.
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Atlanta's Largest Park Gets a (Chimney) Swift Makeover
October 30, 2018 — Surrounded by native plants, a 24-foot-tall tower, the first of its kind in Georgia, stands as a beacon in the fight to reverse the species' decline.
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Mountain Birds Need to Move Even Higher to Survive
October 29, 2018 — In Honduras, species are migrating upslope to escape deforestation and climate change, illustrating a global trend. But space isn't infinite.
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Can You Hear the Difference Between These Saw-whet Owl Calls?
October 29, 2018 — Listen closely . . .
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Is the Mothman of West Virginia an Owl?
October 26, 2018 — More than 50 years after the first sighting, the best explanation for the infamous cryptid might be a nocturnal bird of prey. Audubon investigates.
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Dear Hunters: To Put More Venison in Your Freezer, Start Birding
October 26, 2018 — Instead of rebooting your backcountry skills every fall, just redirect them from birds to bucks.
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