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American Crow sitting in light rain, its feathers wet

Flyin' in the Rain

June 28, 2022
Most birds are mostly waterproof. Their feathers, aided by oil from preen glands, keep them pretty watertight. So why do birds avoid flying during rainstorms? It may have more to do with the air than with the water. Rainstorms tend to occur when atmospheric pressure is low. Air in a low…
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A Kori Bustard strides through tall green grass with a small Carmine Bee-eater riding along on its back.

The Bustard and the Bee-eater

June 27, 2022
The massive Kori Bustard struts across the savannahs of Eastern and Southern Africa. Its crested head sits on top of a long neck and stilted legs. And this winged giant has a colorful companion. A small bird called the Carmine Bee-eater perches on the bustard’s back. The Kori Bustard and…
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Killdeer doing a broken wing distraction

Killdeer, Master of Distraction

June 26, 2022
Since Killdeer don’t always pick the safest places to lay their eggs, they’ve developed a clever way to protect their young. They use the art of distraction. When it spots a predator close by, the Kildeer parent will pretend it has a broken wing - calling loudly and limping along as it…
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Hummingbird sitting on its tiny nest built of plant material held together with spider's silk

Spider Silk - Duct Tape for Bird Nests

June 25, 2022
The spider’s web is an intricate piece of precision engineering. Made from large proteins, it’s sticky, stretchy, and tough. So it’s no surprise that many small birds — including this Anna’s Hummingbird — make a point of collecting strands of spider silk to use in nest construction. Spider…
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John J. Audubon's printed material on display in a clear case at Longmont Museum.

Reckoning with Audubon's Legacy

June 24, 2022
John J. Audubon’s name is featured in the titles of many bird conservation groups. The Audubon Naturalist Society, or ANS, is one of the oldest, though not the largest, which is the National Audubon Society. In 2021, ANS, that smaller organization based near D.C., announced that they're…
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Artwork from Alba: A Wildlife Adventure video game showing character walking path near waterway with various birds and plants in the scene.

An Indoor Wildlife Adventure

June 23, 2022
The video game Alba: A Wildlife Adventure lets you have adventures in a stunning virtual landscape while curled up at home with a cup of hot cocoa. The game puts you in the shoes of a birdwatcher and conservationist on a Mediterranean island. As you traverse the animated ecosystems, listen…
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