Species Spotlight: The Giant Petrel
If you think of a fearsome bird, what do you picture? A majestic Bald Eagle? Maybe a sleek Peregrine Falcon, […]
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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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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
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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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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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Examining the Conflict Between Black Vultures and Farmers
The relationship between agriculture and wildlife is long and complex. It spans millennia and encompasses both cooperative relationships and adversarial
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Illegal Shooting a More Likely Cause For Bird Deaths Around Power Lines Than Electrocution
Power lines are a historic threat to birds. Understanding why that is is intuitive. Birds of all kinds are often
Parrots Named the Animal Mascot of San Francisco
North America’s only native species is the Thick-billed Parrot, a bird whose range once included limited sections of the American
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Inside the Push to Change the Arkansas State Bird
Spring is a big season for birds and birding. In Arkansas, this spring season will, no doubt, be filled with
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UC Berkeley’s Resident Peregrine Falcons Prepare For “Hatch Day”
In 2016, UC Berkeley’s Campanile, a bell tower near the heart of the campus, became the nesting place for a
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