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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
Members: 32
Latest Activity: 14 hours ago

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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 February 7, 2013 at 11:51am: Sturnus Vulgaris. The common European Starling.

Comment by Patricia on February 6, 2013 at 1:30pm: The colors birds have is nothing short of continually stunning!

Comment by Steph S. on February 6, 2013 at 5:15am: Wow Tony the Bleeding Heart Doves and the Northern Cardinal are so beautiful! Thanks so much for posting the pictures!

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 6, 2013 at 5:02am

Comment by booklover on February 5, 2013 at 4:25pm: Oh Wow! Those bleeding-heart doves are wonderful!

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 5, 2013 at 4:05pm: Mindanao Bleeding Heart Doves.

Comment by Steph S. on February 5, 2013 at 1:03pm: Tony - I love the Happy Owls and owl taking a bath and The Tree Swift. Also Joan thanks for the lovely song and all your posts. Thanks everyone. Hope I didn't leave anyone out.

I hope you all are having a fantastic day.

Comment by Steph S. on February 5, 2013 at 10:55am: Tony I love the Eagle, King Penguins, Owl, Roseate Spoonbill, White Raven (never seen one of those), Black-naped Monarch, I will now look at he previous page - make sure I didn't miss anything.

Comment by Steph S. on February 5, 2013 at 10:38am: Wow - Tony - I got behind a bit and I come back and I have a page of beautiful pictures. Thanks everyone. I love Northern Cardinals booklover and no - I have not seen that picture before. I love it too!!