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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
Members: 32
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Disinfect bird feeders twice monthly

Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Steph S. on Friday. 1 Reply

Studying the evolution of virulence in bird disease, researchers discovered that virulence increases once a disease is established in an area. They suggest that evolution toward virulence is assisted by easy transmission around bird feeders.Bird…Continue

Tags: disfinfect bird feeders, avian disease virulence

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

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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

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

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Comment by Steph S. on February 13, 2013 at 9:47pm

European Starling

Comment by Steph S. on February 13, 2013 at 9:45pm

Joan thanks for the Birds of Paradise link.

Comment by Steph S. on February 13, 2013 at 9:45pm

Thanks for the Wonderful World video Joan.

Comment by Steph S. on February 13, 2013 at 9:43pm

Tony - your birds you posted are so beautiful!!

I am getting caught up here. Been behind - lovely - just so happy you posted them.

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 11, 2013 at 5:26pm

Sunbittern

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 11, 2013 at 5:20pm

Nicobar Pigeon

Comment by booklover on February 11, 2013 at 5:15pm

I absolutely love bluebirds!

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 11, 2013 at 4:49pm

Kestrel

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 11, 2013 at 4:44pm

Indigo Bunting

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 11, 2013 at 4:41pm

 

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