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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 Steph S. on January 28, 2013 at 9:38pm: Love the Crested Owl Tony!
I posted a Sage Grouse - right before owl picture.

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 28, 2013 at 7:48pm: Tony and Dominic, this Monty Pyton is priceless. I haven't seen it before. Enjoying the fun ... byebye I'm going back to Monty Python!

Comment by Dominic Florio on January 28, 2013 at 4:20pm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=4vuW6t...

I didn't remember thedead parrot being blue, byt it sure is. The picture posted of the two blue are Hyacinth Macaws.

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 28, 2013 at 3:45pm: Tony, I am so uneducated! I need to get my nose out of my books and start looking at other things as well. Thanks. I do like Monty Python and will go hunting for that scene. In the processess, I will have a light hearted day on a cold, rain/snow day. Thanks for the nudge.

Comment by Tony Carroll on January 28, 2013 at 2:30pm: Joan, from Monty Python, the dead parrot sketch. They used a blue parrot (stuffed). Very similiar to these. Just a bit of silliness. Love Monty Python.

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 28, 2013 at 2:24pm: Tony, those parrots don't remind me of anything other than the prettiest blue I think I have ever seen. Oh! to have such colors in my wardrobe.

the fjord hint doesn't help. I give up!

Comment by Joan Denoo on January 28, 2013 at 2:20pm: Steph and Tony, your birds bring me so much joy ... I fall in love with diversity of nature every time I see one of these beautiful photos. Thanks so much.

Comment by booklover on January 28, 2013 at 2:18pm: Cool Dominic! Thanks for the info!~ Melinda

Comment by Idaho Spud on January 28, 2013 at 2:14pm: Funny, when I first looked at the crested owl, I interpreted it as a bird looking up with it's mouth open incredibly wide. The fuzzy beaks had me confused for about 5 seconds until I finally saw what it was.

Comment by Dominic Florio on January 28, 2013 at 1:59pm: That orange bird is a Chinese Red Golden Pheasant. I intend to add some to my bird family. They are actually very common in aviculture.

The red wing blackbird was always one of my favorites. When I was a kid, growing up in the miserable winters of NY, the red wing was one of the first to return in the spring. When I heard his call, I knew warm weather was coming.