Maine’s Puffin Population is on the Mend
This summer, I wrote about the boom experienced by the puffin colony on the island of Skellig Michael in Ireland. …
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Light Pollution May Be Causing Songbirds’ Eyes to Shrink
If you’ve ever tried stargazing in a city, you might have an idea of how powerful light pollution is. In …
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Could Timing Be the Key to Reducing Bird Wind Turbine Fatalities?
I have written at length about the complicated relationship between wildlife conservation and renewable energy initiatives. As aligned as these …
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Popular AI App Brings Feeder Watching to Your Phone
Birdwatching comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are birders whose passion and purpose is bird photography. They …
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Unusual Hybrid Hummingbird Discovered in Peru
Hummingbirds may look delicate and beautiful, but beneath that jewel-colored exterior these tiny nectar-sippers are territorial brawlers. Ask any seasoned …
Rodent Poisons are Killing Birds of Prey
The relationship between pest management and birds of prey has always been delicate. In some instances, birds of prey are …
Nest Boxes Are Crucial to Cavity Nesting Birds in Deforested Areas
If your mental image of a bird’s nest resembles mine, then it is probably something like this: a cup of …
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Meet the Birds of Prey Keeping Gulls Under Control in Ocean City
A few months ago, we reported on the humorous viral story of the Blackpool Zoo’s human seagull deterrents. The zoo’s …
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Disappearing Sea Ice Spells Disaster for Emperor Penguins
The melting of the ice caps has long been a major talking point for conversations about global warming, climate change, …
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Osprey Nest in Ireland is the First in Centuries
Ospreys are large and instantly recognizable birds of prey. Their unique shape and markings help them stand out from their …
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