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  1. What's that bird tweeting sweetly down the street? This guide helps you "see" common spring songs, like the American Robin's and Hooded Oriole's. [audubon.org]

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  2. Black-throated Blue Warblers now start their spring migration almost a week earlier than they did in the 1960s, a recent study finds. Learn what this means for the songbird. [audubon.org]

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  3. Congratulations to @AudubonSW’s director of bird conservation Tice Supplee—who was awarded the David N. Pashley Lifetime Achievement Award by Partners in Flight! Learn more about her work. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  4. “These projects are a powerful testament to the dedication of seabird practitioners around the globe & Audubon is proud to have supported restoration training for many of these devoted conservationists,” says coauthor @don_e_lyons of our Seabird Institute

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  5. How can you help beach-nesting birds raise their next generation of chicks to adulthood? Checkout these #ShareTheShore tips from @AudubonFL: [fl.audubon.org]

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  6. "Bird-killing neonicotinoids need to have their registrations examined and amended as soon as possible. @ABCbirds commends U.S. EPA for undertaking this monumental task, but is disappointed to see neonics pushed further down the list of scheduled decision

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  7. A recent study from Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative found that California's Central Valley and the Colorado River Delta provide critical habitat for tens of millions of migratory songbirds each fall and spring. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  8. While Hurricane Sandy improved conditions for some birds, it destroyed important stopover habitat for others, requiring urgent restoration efforts. [audubon.org]

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  9. Spring migration is well underway, which means it's the perfect time for beginning birders to learn to identify their first warbler. [audubon.org]

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  10. What does analysis of data from a single building in Chicago reveal? Turning off just half the lighted windows during spring and fall migration could cut fatal bird collisions by 60%. [bit.ly] #BirdFriendly [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  11. During spring migration, male Common Yellowthroats arrive at their breeding grounds before the females. They quickly begin defending territories and will fight more aggressively when females arrive. Learn more in our handy guide: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [p

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  12. Stock up on bird seed for spring migration. Ensuring your feeders are full of quality seed will help support birds on their migratory journeys. Audubon bird seed available here: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  13. Spring is here—and with it, birds! Find out what birds are near you and brush up on your ID skills with the free Audubon Bird Guide app: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  14. When they're nestlings, Belted Kingfishers have acidic stomachs that help them digest bones, fish scales, and arthropod shells. But their stomach chemistry changes by the time they leave the nest, and they begin regurgitating pellets, similar to owls. [bi

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  15. Don’t miss this reading by David George Haskell of his piece, "On the legacy of songbird immigrants, fifteen and more million years later," featured in the new anthology "Dawn Songs." Click here for the video featured on YouTube: [youtube.com]

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  16. You may not be able to be there in person but you can experience the incredible Sandhill Crane migration live from @rowesanctuary thanks to @exploreorg: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [video.twimg.com]

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  17. Ready for spring? Jumpstart your gardening plans by finding the right #BirdFriendly plants for your yard with Audubon’s native plant database. [bit.ly] #PlantsForBirds [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  18. This vivid bird is a delight to spot anywhere in the East, whether perched high out in the open country or peeping out of a backyard nest box. When you adopt an Eastern Bluebird, you support our conservation work to protect birds and the places they need.

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  19. Now is the time to find a solution that matches your budget and style to treat your windows for immediate bird protection. This simple act can go a long way in helping birds. Commit to treating windows before filling your feeder and share your efforts. [a

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  20. Although scientists were referring to just one species on one island when they coined the term “plasticosis,” the disease—caused by ingesting plastic pollution—is likely harming other seabirds, too, experts say. [audubon.org]

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  21. Were birds seeing other birds in a completely different light? That’s what one evolutionary biologist and ornithologist asked before diving into this fascinating study on the vibrant colors of hummingbirds. [audubon.org]

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  22. Spring is here, and along with the warm weather, plants, and migrating birds, biologist @MikkoJimenez has also been seeing a lot of texts asking for help identifying birds. Here’s his tips for helping your birder friend help you sleuth out a bird ID. [bit

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  23. Check out American Goldfinch by Samuel Medina, one of the latest installations in the #AudubonMuralProject. [audubon.org]

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  24. Need some birdy tunes to listen to this weekend? Stream #TheBirdsongProject—a movement inspiring bird conservation through art. When you do, all proceeds will benefit our work to protect birds and the places they need. [bit.ly] @BirdsongProject [twitter.c

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  25. Want to get your kids involved in #DrawABirdDay and encourage them to be good stewards ahead of nesting season? Help them create their own #ShareTheShore bird signs in this fun and educational activity. [audubon.org]

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