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10 Major Audubon Conservation Wins from 2016
December 27, 2016 — It's been a pretty good year for helping birds and the environment.
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Listen to the Quirky Call of the Long-tailed Duck
December 26, 2016 — It's hard to mistake this bird.
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The Year in Big Ancient-Bird Discoveries
December 23, 2016 — For many reasons, 2016 was a standout year for researchers. Fishy prehistoric puke is just one of them.
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By Pitching In Around the Nest, Plover Dads Adapt to Warmer Temperatures
December 23, 2016 — A study found that plover dads can compensate for heat waves by helping to incubate eggs, a possible strategy for adjusting to climate change.
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Hawaii Counts: Meet 10 Island Birds Now Eligible For Your Life List
December 22, 2016 — The American Birding Association recently voted to include Hawaii birds in their official checklist. Get to know some of the newcomers.
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Want to Photograph Boreal Birds This Winter? Head to Minnesota's Sax-Zim Bog
December 21, 2016 — A winter haven for elusive northern species such as Great Gray Owls, the area is a popular destination for photographers and birders.
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The Future of Ohio’s Renewable Energy Depends on John Kasich’s Veto
December 21, 2016 — Bird lovers and a bipartisan group of allies are hoping the governor will end the state’s freeze on clean energy standards.
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How the Stealthy Saw-whet Owl Duped Scientists for a Century
December 20, 2016 — Once thought to be rare and non-migratory by researchers, it turns out this little owl is just the opposite.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
South Polar Skuas Are a Bunch of Bird-Eating Bullies
December 19, 2016 — Seabirds beware.
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One Birder's Yearlong Quest to Photograph Every Bird Species In Washington State
December 19, 2016 — In a different kind of big year, a Seattle woman set out to capture each of the state's birds and their various habitats.
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