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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 November 24, 2012 at 9:18pm: Thank you so very much Joan!

I can't wait to watch that video.

Comment by Joan Denoo on November 24, 2012 at 8:56pm: Earthflight Crane Migration Spectacular HD

These fascinating cranes travel 3,000 miles to mate in Sweden. Nature, in its wonderful ways.

Comment by Steph S. on November 24, 2012 at 8:37pm: Lillie thanks so much for the Whooper video.

Joan thanks for the link to 2012 Operation Migration Flyover and for the Training Geese link.

Comment by Steph S. on November 24, 2012 at 8:35pm: You all are the best!

Thanks for making this group so wonderful.

I enjoy reading all your posts and watching the videos you post.

Comment by Joan Denoo on November 24, 2012 at 6:55pm: Earth-flight.hdtv-Training Geese, Scotland style

Comment by Joan Denoo on November 24, 2012 at 6:45pm: 2012 Operation Migration Flyover

Comment by Tony Carroll on November 24, 2012 at 4:33pm: So does everyones, SB. Everytime I see a picture of Santa Claus, I think of the Marx Brothers.

Comment by Sentient Biped on November 24, 2012 at 4:13pm: guiding migration pattern of whooping cranes reminds me a little of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. My mind works in strange ways.

Comment by Idaho Spud on November 24, 2012 at 3:16pm: I liked the Whooper video Lillie. I teared-up while watching it just like I do in the movie "Fly Away Home", that I watch every year.

Comment by Lillie on November 24, 2012 at 2:50pm: The Whoopers are safely in their winter home and were enthusiastically welcomed by a friendly crowd of mostly dedicated birdwatchers. Here is a video of their happy arrival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrPI9UV-y1U&feature=youtu.be