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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
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
Proposed coal plant threatens Critically Endangered Philippine cockatoo
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
Birdwatcher's Digest
Started by Steph S. Mar 29. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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 1 Like
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 0 Likes
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 1 Like
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 Idaho Spud on September 3, 2012 at 4:01pm -
The stacked-up birds is cute.
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Comment by Patricia on September 3, 2012 at 4:13pm -
Booklover, I'm in the middle of the province, also with 4 seasons. It is usually low humidity so it helps with the comfort levels, but not in summer where we get some real scorchers. We've been surrounded by forest fires as well which makes it really uncomfortable when hot & smoky. Tough on asthma! My husband is not tolerating the heat as he used to either & finally invested in a portable air conditioner which isn't perfect, but does help.
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Comment by Patricia on September 3, 2012 at 4:15pm
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Time for a chuckle.....
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Comment by booklover on September 3, 2012 at 4:23pm -
Patricia, lol at the Eagle cartoon! Wow, forest fires! Scary! My husband is a package-car delivery driver (One of the BIG companies), and his body just can't take the heat anymore. No air-conditioning in the trucks, but it wouldn't matter anyway, as he is in an industrial park, and is in and out all day. He comes home and stands in a cold shower with a cold beer. I feel really bad for him. He can deliver stuff in sub-zero weather though and it doesn't bother him at all!
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Comment by booklover on September 3, 2012 at 4:28pm
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Comment by Steph S. on September 3, 2012 at 4:35pm -
Wow! All kinds of good stuff here! I'm so happy! So glad to have all of you! Thanks so very much!
Yeah it's hot here too! But getting cooler as the summer is over now. I'm so ready for the fall! Winter Migration is coming up! All kinds of birds to see!
I feel for your hubby Melinda! Must be tough.
And Patricia with the fires it must be hard on your asthma.
I hope things get cooler as fall approaches.
I love the cartoon Patricia! Very cute! Lol - thanks I needed a smile.
I hope all of you are having a good day!
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Comment by Patricia on September 3, 2012 at 4:40pm
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That's why retirement is great. My husband was a heavy duty mechanic who had to work out in all sorts but now he can stay inside whenever he likes!
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Comment by Steph S. on September 3, 2012 at 4:42pm
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Oh another cute cartoon! Thanks Melinda! You all are so sweet!
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Comment by Idaho Spud on September 3, 2012 at 5:06pm
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Ewwwww! I don't like regurgitated yak carcass. LOL!
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Comment by Steph S. on September 3, 2012 at 10:27pm
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Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film video
Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
There is a video of the Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film. The man isn't demon possessed, there are likely no 'real' demons. He's just delusional and doesn't want to accept personal responsiblity for his own behavior for his own dysfunctional life.
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Do you support 'traditional' marriage, vot now ad
Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:28pm 2 Comments 1 Like
There is an ad that reads ' Do you support 'traditional' marriage? Vote Now"! .
No, I don't support 'traditional' marriage because there is no such thing. I support heterosexual and same-sex couples marry each other legally , yes. 'Traditional' marriage promoters largely do not believe that heterosexual women are co-equal to their husbands. Their only purpose in 'traditional' marriage is to sexually satisfy their husbands if they can and raise children and do all…
ContinueWar on Christmas in May
Posted by matthew greenberg on May 21, 2013 at 12:18pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
i've got no problem with everyone saying "merry christmas" on christmas day. however, they've turned it into an entire holiday season where it lasts a month or more. in those situations it should be perfectly acceptable to say "happy holidays" or call it a…
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My first funeral as an atheist
Posted by Two Cult Survivor on May 21, 2013 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I posted the bulk of this on another thread, but wanted to add some context separately.
I finally confronted my faith and embraced the fact of my atheism late last August, 2012. Days after I revealed my "epiphany" to a few friends who knew me from another message board, my sister died from Lou Gehrig's Disease (which pissed her off because she hated catching a disease from someone she never f---ed).
THAT was my sister, understand? She was a beautiful, life-loving, potty-mouthed…
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