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Bird in Focus: Brown-headed Cowbird

Brood parasitism is one of the darker sides of the avian world. It is a strategy used by many bird...
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The Election is Over, Now What?
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The Election is Over, Now What?

Donald Trump will be leaving the White House in January making way for a somewhat more eco-friendly President with an...
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Glass, a Clear Problem
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Glass, a Clear Problem

When I was younger the Metropolitan Museum of Art was my favorite place on Earth. I loved to learn about...
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Cormorant Population Control in Ontario, an unnecessary Evil
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Cormorant Population Control in Ontario, an unnecessary Evil

Gabriel McMurren, Bird Advocates Contributor My home of Eastern Ontario is dotted with innumerable lakes and rivers, among them the...
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Black Birders Week
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Black Birders Week

The network of trails that compose the Central Park Ramble is one of the few places in Manhattan where its...
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Conservation Lessons From COVID-19
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Conservation Lessons From COVID-19

When the first cases of COVID-19 were first reported there was some confusion over what pathogen was causing the disease....
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Duck Stamps and Waterfowl Conservation
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Duck Stamps and Waterfowl Conservation

If you talk to any experienced birder after a while they will probably tell you the same thing, that the...
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How to Speak to Elected Officials When Advocating for the Environment
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How to Speak to Elected Officials When Advocating for the Environment

I recently watched a National Audubon Society live webinar on How to Speak with Elected Officials. It has become important...
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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is At Risk
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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is At Risk

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is one of the most influential pieces of legislation passed to help protect migratory bird...
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