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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 Dominic Florio on March 18, 2013 at 10:16am: I'm a huge poultry lover and half of mine are rescues. I thought that they were treated as a nuisance and that chicken catchers were sent out to catch them on a regular basis. I read that many would be tame, walk around people, accept food, but would take off when they saw the chicken catcher. I met an artist from the Keys who volunteered time in the Chicken Store (which no longer exists) which sold items to help the poultry. If they are now protected by law, I'm happy to hear it.

Comment by booklover on March 18, 2013 at 8:07am: Yep! The roosters just strut all over town. We had to stop our car in the middle of the road while a chicken and her chicks crossed! SO CUTE! The roosters are protected by law, and their colors are gorgeous! You can hear them crowing all over!

Also, pigeons just swoop into the outdoor, and semi-outdoor restaurants! They just walk around eating what people drop. A seagull swooped down and stole a french-fry from my niece as she sat on a lounge-chair by the pool, lol.

Comment by Steph S. on March 17, 2013 at 9:28pm: Ruth, Tony and Booklover - those are wonderful pictures. They stopped the motion. Very nice.

So the Roosters just walk around town?

Comment by booklover on March 16, 2013 at 7:14pm: Cool photo Tony!Here is one of the many roosters that roam all over Key West. They are so pretty! I've been home 2 days, and I want to go back already!!!

Comment by Tony Carroll on March 16, 2013 at 5:08pm: LOL!!! Love it, Ruth. When ya' gotta go......

In a similar vein, whatever it takes to slake your thirst....