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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 Joan Denoo on November 30, 2012 at 7:53pm: Thanks, Steph and Spud, for increasing my awareness of ducks. I shall will pay more attention to them.

Comment by booklover on November 30, 2012 at 4:23pm: Pretty ducks Spud! Thanks for showing them to us. Your recumbent trike sounds perfect! :)

Comment by Patricia on November 30, 2012 at 2:01pm: Pretty decent photos, but I've not seen anything like that either. Nice to look at though.

Comment by Idaho Spud on November 30, 2012 at 1:50pm

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Comment by Idaho Spud on November 30, 2012 at 1:46pm: Went to the river again today and got some pictures of the white ducks. Poor quality pictures, but I think they're good enough to identify them.

I cannot find them on the internet. I'm wondering if they are some kind of domesticated Mallard or a Mallard cross of some kind. I've not seen any except in a group of Mallards. Anyway, here's some of the pictures I took:

Comment by Idaho Spud on November 30, 2012 at 12:47pm: It's also nice for going just as slow as I want while looking for something (like ducks in the river), without wobbling all over the place.

Comment by Idaho Spud on November 30, 2012 at 12:42pm: Yes, booklover, I love my recumbent trike. I haven't ridden a regular bike for about 12 years because they were hurting my hands and rear no matter how much padding I tried. This recumbent feels almost like riding in an easy-chair. No more pain :)

They also go just as fast as a regular bike or faster, because you sit down low and more or less reclining so there is less wind resistance. Going uphill they are slower, but going down, faster. They can also slide in the gravel without tipping over and you can stop and enjoy the view or whatever without getting off. Just sitting in the comfortable seat.

Comment by booklover on November 30, 2012 at 8:07am: Spud, a recumbent trike, how cool! I always think it looks fun when I see people riding them!