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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

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 Tony Carroll on February 5, 2013 at 3:52am: Male Black-naped Monarch feeding nestlings.

Comment by Idaho Spud on February 4, 2013 at 3:43pm: Thanks Joan.

Tony, Unhappy owl made me laugh.

Comment by booklover on February 4, 2013 at 7:59am: Tony, ha ha laughing owls are great! :)

Comment by booklover on February 4, 2013 at 7:59am: Joan you certainly bring JOY to us as well! I love to read your posts. Your children are so lucky to have you as their mom! ~ Melinda

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 4, 2013 at 5:11am: And now, Happy Owls!!!

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 4, 2013 at 5:07am: Doesn't look happy, does he?

Comment by Tony Carroll on February 4, 2013 at 4:59am: Thank you, Joan. Beautiful rendition of 'Rainbow'.

Fairy-wren Whiskered Tree Swift.

Comment by Joan Denoo on February 4, 2013 at 1:53am: Porky Pig Good night!

Comment by Dominic Florio on February 3, 2013 at 11:59pm: Thank you Joan. Beautiful version of the song. What the religionists does not and cannot realize that we atheists are in awe of nature as it is, not as we would like it to be.