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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Can “Smart Eggs” Help Save Endangered Birds?
There are more than 1,480 species of birds that are considered endangered globally. This does not include species that are …
The American Kestrel: The Puzzling Decline of a Common Bird
American Kestrels are unique and charming amongst birds. The smallest of North America’s falcons, these raptors contain the fierce majesty …
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St. Petersburg Changing Pest Management Strategy to Reduce Owl Deaths
Have you ever wondered why the DDT crisis was so harmful for birds of prey specifically? Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, or “DDT,” is …
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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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