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  1. Introducing BirdsPlus! BirdsPlus is an innovative program of @ABCbirds to rapidly expand habitat conservation in Latin America & the Caribbean while also investing in sustainable development in the most important places for Neotropical migratory birds.

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  2. Humans and House Sparrows have lived alongside one another since the dawn of agriculture in the Middle East. Our long, complex relationship reveals important truths about the way we view nature, and each other. @RosemaryMosco [audubon.org]

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  3. Want to become a better birder? Start a nature journal—writing, drawing, and counting birds and wildlife will help you notice new details and remember what you see in the field. On #DrawABirdDay, here’s some tips to get started. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pb

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  4. Instead of choosing the usual view through binoculars or a scope, have you tried your hand at field sketching? #DrawABirdDay is a good day to start. [audubon.org]

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  5. Join us for an exciting webinar to travel through key habitats that migratory birds, like the Wood Thrush, rely on as they journey north for spring migration. RSVP here for our April 18 at 4pm Eastern event: [act.abcbirds.org] Bird in image: Wood Thrush

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  6. It’s #DrawABirdDay! Want some inspiration? Check out this video series by renowned ornithologist and artist David Allen Sibley to learn how to draw your favorite birds—like the iconic Bald Eagle. Which bird are you going to draw? [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [v

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  7. “We all benefit from having healthy populations of wild birds. So we all have a stake in ensuring that their populations remain strong.” Learn about a recent study identifying critical stopover sites for migrating birds. [audubon.org]

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  8. “Community participation & engagement are fundamental, & education is key to changing the local perception of these birds, which know no borders & help maintain the balance of ecosystems throughout the continent,” writes Colombian biologist Esther Vallejo

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  9. The Wave Theory of Bird Migration holds that bird species tend to show up in a predictable order year after year, in three distinct waves on the East Coast. See them visualized. @hannahjwaters [audubon.org]

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  10. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Sandhill Cranes visit Nebraska in one of Earth's greatest migration spectacles. You can watch the action live from @rowesanctuary thanks to @exploreorg: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [video.twimg.com]

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  11. The Common Nighthawk’s flight style gives the bird its folk name “bullbat.” “Nighthawk” is misleading, since this bird is neither strictly nocturnal nor closely related to raptors like the Red-tailed Hawk. If it’s not a bat and not a hawk, what is it? [ab

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  12. “Beers & owls, all together. This is perfect!” @audubonsw & Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company brought together a diverse crowd of people who are passionate about the ways in which birds, beer, science, and water conservation all overlap. [bit.ly] #Nation

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  13. Did you know that the Roseate Spoonbill is considered an umbrella species and indicator of overall Everglades and Florida Bay health? Because of that, Everglades Science Center scientists have studied the species in Florida Bay since the 1930s. [bit.ly] @

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  14. “Dawn Songs brings together a diversity of uplifted human voices, echoing the magic of a dawn chorus.” Mike Parr on the new book of poetry by Jamie Reaser and Drew Lanham Learn more about the book here: [abcbirds.org] Photo: American Crow by Michael J

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  15. Colloquially known as “herping," the field of herpetology, or the pursuit of reptiles and amphibians, has lots in common with birding—and some notable differences. Here's what you need to know. [audubon.org]

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  16. A new Vermont program recruits volunteers to survey breeding birds that would otherwise go uncounted. Thanks to it so far, Audubon scientists studying the declining Blue-winged and Golden-winged Warblers learned of a new breeding hotspot for these species

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  17. What can 3,300 hours of recordings collected in the Boreal Forest tell us? Audubon’s partner Deninu Kųę́ First Nation is excited to report on results from their summer 2021 passive acoustic monitoring surveys for birds. Learn what they uncovered. [audubon

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  18. With this new Motus antenna installed at Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary, we’ll be able to provide scientists with data that will help them better understand how and where birds migrate. @AudubonNY [ny.audubon.org]

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  19. Nature is the ultimate entertainer. Inspire the young, budding bird lover in your life to learn more about the natural world with these eight new birdy and nature-themed books—perfect for children of various ages. [audubon.org]

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  20. Even on a remote island surrounded by an Australian Marine Park, Flesh-footed Shearwaters ingest so much plastic that scientists coined a new term to describe the resulting disease: plasticosis. @J_Besl [audubon.org]

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  21. “The Clean Water Act is essential in protecting our nation’s rivers, lakes, and streams for future generations. We fully support the @POTUS's decision to enforce the Clean Water Act,” said Audubon’s Caitlin Wall (@PotomacWall). #BirdsNeedWater [audubon.or

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  22. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Project Puffin by tuning in to Hog Island @AudubonCamp's presentation today at 7:30pm ET! You’ll hear from Dr. Stephen Kress—founder of @AudubonPuffin—and @ChadWitko of Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative. RSVP: [bit.ly]

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  23. “The simplest way to convert a yard to native plants is to start small. Each season, as I bring in more plants, I expand my garden edges a bit more...and I see an increase in native bee and butterfly populations.” @AudubonTX #PlantsForBirds [tx.audubon.or

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  24. Want to help manage the invasive spotted lanternfly? Don’t use glue traps, experts say. The strips of sticky tape can injure or kill birds and other wildlife, while safer alternatives are available. [audubon.org]

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  25. Impressive dance moves, a flexible bill, serious acting skills—what’s not to love about the American Woodcock? Read what makes these quirky migrants such fan favorites. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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