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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 Steph S. on January 26, 2013 at 1:42pm: Tony those are some colorful chicks.

Comment by Steph S. on January 26, 2013 at 1:42pm: Red-winged Blackbird

Comment by Dominic Florio on January 23, 2013 at 8:35pm: Unless youare prepared to raise and keep/eat them, do not buy chicks. These are usually roosters used for to make a quick buck at Easter and the although the dye is harmless, these newborn babies are plunged into it, cold and wet, so we can do something stupid. If you are serious about raising chickens, these certainly would not be the ones to start with or the ones you want to end upstuck with.

Comment by Tony Carroll on January 23, 2013 at 7:52am: Dyed easter chicks.

Comment by Steph S. on January 20, 2013 at 11:27pm: Patricia I love your owl picture - they look so cute.
Thanks for visiting everyone. I enjoy reading your posts and looking at your pictures.

Comment by Steph S. on January 20, 2013 at 11:24pm: Sorry got behind here. I will see if I can identify the bird using my field guide Sentient. Beautiful bird pictures Tony and Sentient. Thanks so much for the video Ruth.

Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on January 20, 2013 at 11:10pm: Sentient Biped, your bird feeder pics remind me of my favorite short video, Birdbeat. I can watch it over and over.

Comment by Patricia on January 20, 2013 at 10:59pm: Could that larger bird be a Northern Flicker?

Comment by Sentient Biped on January 20, 2013 at 10:45pm: Joan, you are right! It's a male downy woodpecker! Between you and google, I can figure it out. The link even says they hang out with chicadees, which they were doing at my feeder. And lots of finches.

Now the other one... I have no idea!

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 20, 2013 at 7:59pm: Great photos Sentient, and nice to see your birds. Isn't that one with a red spot a woodpecker? At first I thought his bill was not right, but I think it is that lovely bird that drills into my head when he is on my pole.