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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 Tony Carroll on January 6, 2013 at 11:54am

Comment by Steph S. on January 5, 2013 at 12:07pm: Love the owl picture Tony - very good camo there. The bird was very hard to see. It blended in so nicely with the tree.

Comment by booklover on January 5, 2013 at 10:55am: Wow! That is a weird owl picture Tony! Very cool!

Comment by Tony Carroll on January 5, 2013 at 10:21am: You can't see me!

Comment by Steph S. on January 3, 2013 at 11:14am: Thank you Tony - beautiful bird.

You are right - they are out in all kinds of weather booklover.

Northern Pintail

Comment by booklover on January 2, 2013 at 8:37am: I have never seen a Stellar Jay. Really cool! It's about 9 degrees here right now, so not many birds or mammals are out and about!

Comment by Tony Carroll on January 1, 2013 at 10:33pm: That Steller Jay is a beautiful bird, SB. Love the one you posted too, Steph.

Here is one from Amazon birding site I like to visit.

The Picaca.

Comment by Steph S. on January 1, 2013 at 10:02pm: Sentient that is a Stellar Jay. You are correct. Here's a Stellar Jay picture for you to compare.