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This group is for birding, birders and bird enthusiasts. One can be a pet owner, researcher, Ornithologist, birder that is advanced or novice. Anyone interested in birds!

Location: Austin, TX
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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

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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

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Proposed coal plant threatens Critically Endangered Philippine cockatoo

Started by Steph S. Apr 9. 0 Replies 1 Like

Jeremy…Continue

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

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Comment by Steph S. on November 24, 2012 at 10:46am: Joan thank for sharing your thanksgiving happenings with us. I'm glad to hear that you had a good time with your family.
Tony that's a beautiful hummingbird!
Hi Melinda! How's it going?

Comment by booklover on November 24, 2012 at 9:49am: Gorgeous picture Tony!

Comment by Tony Carroll on November 24, 2012 at 9:28am

Comment by booklover on November 24, 2012 at 8:24am: That's wonderful Joan! I am happy for you that you had such a nice Thanksgiving. ~ Melinda

Comment by Joan Denoo on November 24, 2012 at 3:19am: My Thanksgiving was just perfect, even as we missed my son and his family who live in Littleton, CO and my granddaughter and her family with all five adorable great-grand children who were with another set of grandparents!
We had a nice full table of family, the turkey tuned out to be a perfectly deep brown and all the fixin's tasted yummy. We had great conversation, including all the forbidden topics. Just the kind of gathering I like around me. Everyone pitched in and made the day perfect. I like help in the kitchen and each one in the family knows how to help and not get in each other's way. My tiny little kitchen has served many a meal over the years.

Comment by Joan Denoo on November 24, 2012 at 3:18am: Melinda, I am sorry I could not remember that you led us to that delightful photo of thanksgiving bird and cat! I laugh every time I think about it. Thanksgiving morning with the Turkey squabble just a couple of blocks from my home made us all laugh. Those creatures have become truly pets.

Steph, thanks for the assist.
Lillie, your story of the whooping cranes following their light weight flying machine master gives me goose bumps. Imagine the thrill is seeing that flight through. I hope there will be follow-up stories on this particular flock.

Tony, your photos of birds and their diverse plumage reassures me of the great powers of evolutionary forces.

Comment by Steph S. on November 23, 2012 at 10:27am: I went birding this morning - not shopping with the crazies.

I love the Puffbird Tony.

Thank you.

Comment by booklover on November 23, 2012 at 8:01am: Great pictures everyone! Joan, it is so cool that you and your neighbors leave cracked-corn along the street for the turkeys! We see them in our neighborhood off and on too.

Steph was right, I posted that cat/turkey pic. I love it! I hope that cat finally got some turkey!!! :)

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I am NOT going shopping today! lol