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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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Latest Activity: 21 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

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 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 Steph S. on October 25, 2012 at 10:47am: Thank you so much Joan - beautiful.

Nice seeing you all here - I enjoy your company.

Comment by booklover on October 25, 2012 at 7:35am: Pretty birds Joan! Neat picture.

Comment by Joan Denoo on October 24, 2012 at 9:54pm: I am unable to copy and send this photo, but it so pretty, I want you to see it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/catchlightdon/8050199453/in/pool-35016...

Comment by booklover on October 23, 2012 at 8:07am: That is one awesome jack-o-lantern Ruth!

Comment by Patricia on October 23, 2012 at 12:03am: OOOHHHH....to be that artistic!

Comment by Steph S. on October 22, 2012 at 11:55pm: Thank you Ruth for the pumpkin with the bird carving. Beautiful!

Comment by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on October 22, 2012 at 11:27pm: Happy Halloween, all!

Comment by Joan Denoo on October 21, 2012 at 11:56pm: Steph, you are more than welcome; sorry I didn't think of it.

Comment by Steph S. on October 21, 2012 at 11:38pm: I just love the Pileated Woodpecker Joan. Really happy when I spot them. I appreciate you posting your bird picture here - thank you!

Comment by Joan Denoo on October 21, 2012 at 10:58pm: Morning Earth Healing Images 10.22.2012

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"The prescence of the pileated woodpecker

overwhelms all else in my eyes.
He is the alpha bird I see,
a young male, whose ululating cry
rings out without an open beak.
How intense his eye, how pupil wide.
How profound his drumming spear
that names his realm
and hollows out my yearning ear."
~ John Caddy