How Do Birds Taste Their Food?
May 15, 2017 —
While birds' beaks may seem hard and impermeable, in some species like ducks the insides are coated with hundreds of taste buds.
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Proposed Oyster Farm Expansions Would Harm California's Humboldt Bay
May 12, 2017 —
Home to a diversity of wildlife and half of the state's eelgrass beds, Humboldt is a vital stopover site for migratory birds.
Lose Yourself in Lang Elliot's Immersive 'Soundscapes' of the American West
May 12, 2017 —
You’ve probably heard Elliot’s wildlife recordings before. Now, take an auditory journey with him on his new podcast, “The Music of Nature.”
Why Baiting Owls Is Not the Same as Feeding Backyard Birds
May 11, 2017 —
Some people question the difference between the two. There is a distinction—and the lives of birds depend on it.
Birdist Rule #110: Use Weather Forecasts to Predict When Migrating Birds Will Arrive
May 11, 2017 —
With some basic knowledge, you can greatly increase your chances of seeing your favorite spring migrants.
Do the Benefits of Tracking Migrant Warblers Outweigh the Risks?
May 10, 2017 —
Research shows that geolocators might prevent some migratory warblers from returning home, but those that do provide valuable conservation data.
How One Neighborhood Saved Millions of Gallons of Water With Native Plants
May 09, 2017 —
By installing water-saving appliances and less thirsty native plants, this Colorado community saved 15 million gallons of water in just one year.
Why Are Murre Eggs So Pointy? New Research Debunks the Prevailing Theory
May 08, 2017 —
Scientists have long thought that a murre egg's shape kept it from rolling off the ledges where the birds nest, but the truth might not be that simple.
The British Tried Training Gulls to Find Submarines in World War One
May 08, 2017 —
To detect deadly German subs, the Royal Navy turned to Herring Gulls.
