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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 Tony Carroll on January 13, 2013 at 4:47am: Wonderful eagles!

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 12, 2013 at 2:37pm: Spud, what a great tongue-twister. Far better than the thistle thistler's daughter!

Comment by booklover on January 12, 2013 at 11:25am: I love it Spud! My Grandma used to have a bunch of those she'd say.

Comment by Idaho Spud on January 12, 2013 at 10:20am: Wow! What an outstanding bird.

Can a toucan can-can?
A can-canning toucan can.
Can two can-canning toucans chat to two toucans with two cans connected by string?
They can too those crafty toucans!
Well two can. Two cunning, canny, can-canning toucans with two cans,
who know two other cunningly uncanny can-canning toucans with two cans can.
Only, however, if the two toucans, and they too,
can can the can-canning long enough to talk on two cans with two toucans.
The question thus is this: Can a toucan not can-can?
A toucan with two left feet can!

Comment by Steph S. on January 12, 2013 at 9:42am: Common Snipe

Comment by Steph S. on January 11, 2013 at 7:42pm: Thanks so very much for the links Patricia.

I'm glad you and your daughter like the Toucan booklover.