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Evolutlion of feathers in 3 min
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Steph S. May 7. 2 Replies 2 Likes
A TED video on the evolution of feathers. Continue
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Ecology Buys Time for Evolution: Climate Change Disrupts Songbird's Timing Without Impacting Population Size (Yet)
Started by Steph S. Apr 25. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Apr. 25, 2013 — Songbird populations can handle far more disrupting…Continue
Could we see the Passenger Pigeon again?
Started by Dominic Florio. Last reply by Dominic Florio Apr 23. 8 Replies 1 Like
Nicotine-based pesticides!!!!
Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Steph S. Apr 13. 2 Replies 1 Like
Insecticides based on nicotine are widely suspected as culprits in the dramatic decline of both domestic and wild bees. Now it turns out they're just as bad for aquatic food chains and BIRDS.“A single corn kernel coated with a neonicotinoid can kill…Continue
Proposed coal plant threatens Critically Endangered Philippine cockatoo
The Intricacy of Bird Songs
Started by Steph S. Apr 7. 0 Replies 2 Likes
By Stefanie Foreman on March 4, 2012 8:47 PM Everyone knows that birds sing songs to communicate with each other. Different songs are used to warn other of predators, attract mates, and find food. But how far do these songs really go? How complex…Continue
Birdwatcher's Digest
Started by Steph S. Mar 29. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This is a good magazine for you birders and bird lovers out there. http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/Continue
Painted Buntings
Started by Dominic Florio. Last reply by Grinning Cat Mar 29. 4 Replies 1 Like
I am so thrilled to have painted buntings come to my feeder. Here is a video showing what they look like, but these are not the actual birds that are at my feeder. The video is just to show a pair.…Continue
The Giving Birders: Are they out there?
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner Mar 27. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Mountain Plover and many other grassland birds have populations in steep…Continue
Spring Migrations
Started by Kevin Boleyn. Last reply by Steph S. Mar 27. 1 Reply 1 Like
We've had a slow start to spring this year in northern Virginia, But, the Osprey are back and working diligently on their nests. I spotted the first pairs here along the Potomac about 2 weeks ago. What other migrations have begun?Continue
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Comment by Joan Denoo on November 16, 2012 at 11:38pm -
Cornell Lab - Winter Bird Feeding
Can anyone recommend their favorite sunflower seed feeder? What shape do you prefer? How do you clean them?
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Comment by Karl Ford on November 16, 2012 at 12:46pm -
Thanks, Steph. But like I said, I take pix of birds. Don't necessarily know a lot about them. Here are two Sandhill Cranes taking a break, which you don't often see them do at the same time. Just like when they eat, one usually keeps watch. The one with his eye open is watching me trying to get close. I titled it, "Insomnia." Sandhills are protected here in FL, and they walk around like they own the place. More later! Karl
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Comment by Steph S. on November 16, 2012 at 11:05am -
Hello Karl thanks so much for joining. Those are wonderful pictures.
You will enjoy it here.
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Comment by Karl Ford on November 16, 2012 at 9:57am
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Thanks, Melinda. I have a lot more, but I won't bombard you with them all at once. Karl
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Comment by booklover on November 16, 2012 at 8:51am -
Great pictures Karl! Glad you joined this group. ~Melinda
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Comment by Karl Ford on November 16, 2012 at 8:42am
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I was hoping I could just add this to the other pic of the osprey, but I guess not, but I'm getting the hang of this. This is an osprey that caught a fish and ate half of it. I think he's taking the rest back to the nest...What a guy!
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Comment by Karl Ford on November 16, 2012 at 8:22am
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This is an Osprey. They hunt for fish by hovering over the water and then diving into it. It's fantastic to watch.
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Comment by Karl Ford on November 16, 2012 at 8:17am
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Hello, I'm a professional photographer that just happens to take a lot of pix of birds, especially since I moved to Florida. The variety here is amazing, and I've gotten some great shots. Steph S. invited me some time ago if I wanted to post some, so...
Karl
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Comment by Steph S. on November 15, 2012 at 5:47pm
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Hey Tony!
I'll answer your question with a discussion on the difference.
It would take the whole board up here.
I love the new bird photos you posted.
How pretty.
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Comment by Tony Carroll on November 15, 2012 at 1:35pm -
Steph, is a Sanderling also a Sandpiper? Still, a strikingly stunning bird.
Australian Passerine. Wonderful black/yellow colors.
Gouldian Finch, also from Australia.
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Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film video
Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:37pm 0 Comments 1 Like
There is a video of the Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film. The man isn't demon possessed, there are likely no 'real' demons. He's just delusional and doesn't want to accept personal responsiblity for his own behavior for his own dysfunctional life.
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Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:28pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
There is an ad that reads ' Do you support 'traditional' marriage? Vote Now"! .
No, I don't support 'traditional' marriage because there is no such thing. I support heterosexual and same-sex couples marry each other legally , yes. 'Traditional' marriage promoters largely do not believe that heterosexual women are co-equal to their husbands. Their only purpose in 'traditional' marriage is to sexually satisfy their husbands if they can and raise children and do all…
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Posted by matthew greenberg on May 21, 2013 at 12:18pm 6 Comments 1 Like
i've got no problem with everyone saying "merry christmas" on christmas day. however, they've turned it into an entire holiday season where it lasts a month or more. in those situations it should be perfectly acceptable to say "happy holidays" or call it a…
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My first funeral as an atheist
Posted by Two Cult Survivor on May 21, 2013 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I posted the bulk of this on another thread, but wanted to add some context separately.
I finally confronted my faith and embraced the fact of my atheism late last August, 2012. Days after I revealed my "epiphany" to a few friends who knew me from another message board, my sister died from Lou Gehrig's Disease (which pissed her off because she hated catching a disease from someone she never f---ed).
THAT was my sister, understand? She was a beautiful, life-loving, potty-mouthed…
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