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Monthly Archives: September 2011
‘Extinct’ bird back from the dead after 150 years
After 150 years of no sightings, the “Jesus bird” flies again. In an amazingly bizarre and fascinating story, scientists have finally confirmed that the New Zealand Storm Petrel is officially off the extinct species list and now on the critically endangered list, according to a really great article in the Sunday Star Times. This miracle [...]
Bird photography tips and more with birder Jeremy Medina
For many people, the marriage of birding and photography is a natural and rewarding combination. You’re able to integrate the love of nature with the skills and challenge of taking a great picture. If you’re someone like me who loves birdwatching and photography, it’s difficult to know how to jump into bird photography. So, I [...]
Rising sunflower seed prices are putting bird feeders in a quandry
The price increase of black-oil sunflower seeds is putting bird lovers in a quarrel. Do they dole out more money to keep feeders full all winter or do they scale back by not refilling as often? According to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, there are a number of people who are expected to decrease the amount [...]
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Bird feeders still in danger of hungry bears in fall
The arrival of spring also means the arrival of bears looking for a big meal after a few months of limited activity. However, what many people don’t know is that fall is another time when bears are aggressively tracking down easy meals to bulk up for the winter. A quick Google news search of bird [...]
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Planet of the Birds? Wild parrots picking up language from domesticated birds
In the film The Planet of the Apes, chimpanzees and other monkeys effectively pick up English and became super smart as humans dwindle in numbers and intelligence. Now, it appears that birds are the animals we really have to be worried about. According to the Courier Mail, scientists were getting calls from people who were [...]
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Tips for identifying species at your bird feeder with expert Donald The Birder
One of the hardest and most discouraging things for those who are birding for the first time is not being able to quickly name or identify any of the birds in their backyard. So, to help give beginner birders some advice on how to identify birds in your backyard, we spoke to Donald Morse (aka [...]
Man designs innovative bird feeder for the sick
Imagine being able to sit within arms reach of a wild bird while it eats completely oblivious to your presence. This interesting concept is becoming a reality after one man from Massachusetts has started a company selling unique feeders. Although anyone could buy these cool bird feeders, they are ideal for those who are bedridden [...]
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Preparing your bird feeder for fall
Summer is ending quickly and temperatures are dropping around the country (except for a nasty heat wave in the West). That means it’s time to get your bird feeders ready for colder weather. As we’ve discussed numerous times on this blog, it’s important to continue feeding birds throughout the fall and winter months because it [...]
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Wayward penguin finally on his way back home
Happy Feet is now free. The story of the wayward penguin I’ve been covering for the past few months is starting a new chapter after he was released into the waters hundreds of miles off New Zealand. If you’re not familiar with the famous penguin, he was found on the beaches of New Zealand at [...]
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Weekly bird news roundup (Sept. 2)
Companies donate $50,000 of food to fill hummingbird feeders after massive fire KAYTEE Wild Bird products and Cedar Works are donating $50,000 in hummingbird nectar to residents in Arizona after wildfires severely threatened a number of hummingbird species, according to a press release from Market Watch. More than 700,000 acres burned this summer in Arizona, [...]
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