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Birding, Birders and all things Birds

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

A TED video on the evolution of feathers. Continue

Tags: evolution of feathers

Ecology Buys Time for Evolution: Climate Change Disrupts Songbird's Timing Without Impacting Population Size (Yet)

Started by Steph S. Apr 25. 0 Replies

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

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Nicotine-based pesticides!!!!

Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Steph S. Apr 13. 2 Replies

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

The Intricacy of Bird Songs

Started by Steph S. Apr 7. 0 Replies

 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

Birdwatcher's Digest

Started by Steph S. Mar 29. 0 Replies

This is a good magazine for you birders and bird lovers out there.  http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/Continue

Painted Buntings

Started by Dominic Florio. Last reply by Grinning Cat Mar 29. 4 Replies

I am so thrilled to have painted buntings come to my feeder.  Here is a video showing what they look like, but these are not the actual birds that are at my feeder.  The video is just to show a pair.…Continue

The Giving Birders: Are they out there?

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner Mar 27. 1 Reply

Mountain Plover and many other grassland birds have populations in steep…Continue

Spring Migrations

Started by Kevin Boleyn. Last reply by Steph S. Mar 27. 1 Reply

We've had a slow start to spring this year in northern Virginia, But, the Osprey are back and working diligently on their nests. I spotted the first pairs here along the Potomac about 2 weeks ago. What other migrations have begun?Continue

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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!!

Comment by booklover on February 5, 2013 at 9:23am

Did someone already post this?  I can't remember, but I love it!

Comment by booklover on February 5, 2013 at 8:29am

Tony, you find the most gorgeous pictures!!! Thanks for sharing them!

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 5, 2013 at 4:19am

Bald Eagle.

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 5, 2013 at 4:13am

King Penquins.

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 5, 2013 at 4:09am

Owl in defensive stance.

 

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