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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

Tags: nicotine pesiticides, neonicotinoid

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 December 16, 2012 at 10:43am: Barred Owl

Comment by Steph S. on December 16, 2012 at 10:29am: Thank you Booklover - glad you like the picture.

Comment by Steph S. on December 16, 2012 at 10:29am: Ovenbird

Comment by booklover on December 13, 2012 at 10:04am: Oh Steph, what a beautiful bird and its adorable baby!!

Comment by Steph S. on December 13, 2012 at 9:48am: Paradise Flycatcher

Comment by Idaho Spud on December 10, 2012 at 5:02pm: Thanks for the tip Dallas. I'll try it.

Comment by Dallas the Phallus on December 10, 2012 at 4:50pm: Joan, where's my piece?

If you make your own hummus, try using lime juice instead of lemon juice. You won't regret it.

Comment by Joan Denoo on December 10, 2012 at 3:49pm: We have a snifter of snow sticking to sidewalks and streets; expect a couple more inches in the next few days. I am all cozy in my office with a nice cup of coffee, Dave's Killer Bread topped with hummus and even more seeds that I roast. Just a perfect day filled with winter-type activities, like reading, writing, puttering at house chores.

Comment by booklover on December 10, 2012 at 7:12am: oops! I just read that Dallas had already posted about the murder of crows. I need to read before I post!

Comment by booklover on December 10, 2012 at 7:10am: Tony, love the congress! LOL! Also a group of crows is called a murder of crows. Hmmmmmm. My daughter knows a riddle about that, but I can't remember what it is. I'll have to ask her when she wakes up.