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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 19, 2013 at 12:38pm: Time lapse photo. Bird catching fish.

Comment by Idaho Spud on January 17, 2013 at 8:35am: The cat & owls pix is funny Patricia. Reminds me of a "which one of these is different?" questions.

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 17, 2013 at 3:00am: Tony, those parakeets and the oil! stunning!
Patricia, what a great photo of oils and kitten. They must be growing up together. I hope they are kind to each other.

Comment by Patricia on January 16, 2013 at 7:51pm: Wrong?.....nuthin.......

Comment by Steph S. on January 16, 2013 at 5:52pm: Snowy Owl looks like it is laughing Tony. How cute.

I love your other picture too. How wonderful.

Thanks for the song link Joan.

I hope everyone is doing good today.

Comment by booklover on January 16, 2013 at 5:11pm: Thanks for finding it Joan! My Grandma must've said it hundreds of times, and I could never remember it!~ Melinda

Comment by Patricia on January 16, 2013 at 1:10pm: Beautiful pics Tony.....snowy owl is my favorite owl.

Comment by Idaho Spud on January 16, 2013 at 12:51pm: My internet service provider didn't post one of my comments, so I'll repeat it:

I like the drinking parrot. Made me smile.

I'l also say I like the owl pictures, as well as most of the bird pictures.

The colorful gang of birds on the ground are cool as well.

The Betty Botter twister's not hard for me to say like the thistle thistlers' daughter.

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 16, 2013 at 11:53am: booklover, thanks for the Betty Botter comment.
Ralph's World - Betty Botter Lyrics
http://www.songlyrics.com/ralph-s-world/betty-botter-lyrics/
listen as you read lyrics. This one is a real tongue twister.

Comment by booklover on January 16, 2013 at 8:21am: Dominic, how wonderful to be able to go outside and see all that beauty!

Tony, your pictures have been just awesome! They make me smile.