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General Posts / Bird in Focus: Brown-headed Cowbird

June 29, 2021July 15, 2021 / Adam Vinson /

Brood parasitism is one of the darker sides of the avian world. It is a strategy used by many bird species to conserve energy during the breeding season. Rather than…

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Deforestation / The Election is Over, Now What?

November 15, 2020December 8, 2020 / Adam Vinson /

Donald Trump will be leaving the White House in January making way for a somewhat more eco-friendly President with an agenda for combatting climate change. But the fight to save…

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General Posts / Glass, a Clear Problem

September 10, 2020October 20, 2020 / Adam Vinson /

When I was younger the Metropolitan Museum of Art was my favorite place on Earth. I loved to learn about ancient art and history. Throughout the years my thirst for…

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General Posts / Cormorant Population Control in Ontario, an unnecessary Evil

August 17, 2020October 26, 2020 / Gabriel McMurren /

Gabriel McMurren, Bird Advocates Contributor My home of Eastern Ontario is dotted with innumerable lakes and rivers, among them the most picturesque, biodiverse places to birdwatch in the country. There may…

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General Posts / Black Birders Week

June 1, 2020October 26, 2020 / Adam Vinson /

The network of trails that compose the Central Park Ramble is one of the few places in Manhattan where its natural beauty can almost make you feel as if you…

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General Posts / Conservation Lessons From COVID-19

May 16, 2020October 20, 2020 / Adam Vinson /

When the first cases of COVID-19 were first reported there was some confusion over what pathogen was causing the disease. However, there was no confusion as to where the virus…

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General Posts / Duck Stamps and Waterfowl Conservation

April 13, 2020October 19, 2020 / Adam Vinson /

If you talk to any experienced birder after a while they will probably tell you the same thing, that the birding was better when they were younger. Some of us…

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General Posts / How to Speak to Elected Officials When Advocating for the Environment

March 11, 2020October 26, 2020 / Adam Vinson /

I recently watched a National Audubon Society live webinar on How to Speak with Elected Officials. It has become important that all young people (even non-birders) know more about how…

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General Posts / The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is At Risk

February 1, 2020October 19, 2020 / Adam Vinson /

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is one of the most influential pieces of legislation passed to help protect migratory bird species in the United States. It has existed for over…

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