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  1. Conserve is a verb—you have to do it. From the Bald Eagle to the Greater Sage-Grouse, conservation takes deliberate action. This new rule will empower @BLMNational to deliver on its mission to promote conservation and land health. [audubon.org]

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  2. Do you put out nesting materials for birds each spring? If so, keep them safe by following these #BirdFriendly dos and don'ts: [audubon.org] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  3. Have you read “Dawn Songs” yet? The reviews continue to praise this recently released anthology, which is a great way to celebrate Spring, migration, and birds. Let us know what you think too. More info here: [abcbirds.org] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com

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  4. Breeding season has begun along Florida's coasts. How can you ensure that these beach-nesting birds are able to raise the next generation of chicks to adulthood: #ShareTheShore! Learn what that means from @AudubonFL. [fl.audubon.org]

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

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  6. Create a haven for the birds you love—our collection of bird feeders, houses, bird baths, and accessories are reviewed by our team of experts and designed with birds in mind. Available now at True Value hardware stores and other retailers near you. [bit.l

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  7. Of the over 2,000 species of birds that reside in North America, only three have entirely changed the way they nest over time—the Purple Martin. Learn how it nests now and how Bent of the River Audubon Center made a new nesting site for them. @Audubon_CT

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  8. Hummingbirds are on the move! Geoff LeBaron—our Christmas Bird Count director—says that Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have already been spotted in Delaware. Explore these tips about how to help them out and attract them to your yard. [delawareonline.com]

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  9. There are eight species of swallows in the US. Can you list the species by name? Do you know the habitats that these birds depend on? Check the full list and learn more on the #BirdCallsBlog. Click here: [abcbirds.org] Video: Tree Swallow [twitter.com] [

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

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  11. Little is known about the American Bittern, but their numbers are declining across their range due to the loss and degradation of wetland habitats. Learn how some of these secretive marsh birds make their winter homes at Audubon @corkscrewswamp Sanctuary.

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  12. Habitat is the key for so many species, like the Long-whiskered Owlet, and it is always a challenge to know how much is enough. Do you know about the "500" rule of thumb and how that is helping guide efforts? Learn more in our article: [abcbirds.org] [t

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  13. “There was one time that a group of robins were flying over my head and I saw the red chest, the orange, & I thought it was a little bit like autumn leaves flying in the wind,” says artist Mayuko Fujino on her American Robin-inspired stencil. [bit.ly] [tw

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  14. If you are a landowner or manager interested in improving habitat for birds and other wildlife, check out these #BirdFriendly management tips from @AudubonNY. [ny.audubon.org]

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  15. Have you seen the American Woodcock's quirky spring mating ritual? If not, we have some tips to help you find and enjoy their whirling "sky dance." [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  16. Despite surging and cresting over the past year, the now-global avian flu strain is showing no signs of burning out, raising long-term concerns for wildlife and human health. [audubon.org]

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  17. Carol McIntyre has conducted one of the longest-running population studies of Golden Eagles in the world—making her a rock star among raptor biologists. During #WomensHistoryMonth, learn how her work has proven vital for understanding raptors. #WomenInSTE

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  18. Citing a growing number of birds injured or killed by glue traps, conservationists and wildlife rehabilitators are urging the public to instead choose safer alternatives for managing the invasive spotted lanternfly. @alicesun_nature [audubon.org]

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  19. Check out a new @nmnh exhibition—Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky—that explores light pollution and invites you to discover your connection with the night sky. [s.si.edu] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  20. Did you know 58% of the entire Fox Sparrow population breeds in the Boreal? The “Red” Fox Sparrow is particularly dependent on the region, with its breeding range almost perfectly matching a map of North America's Boreal Forest region. [bit.ly] @AudubonCA

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  21. With @ABCbirds' support, our partner ECOAN has worked to restore and protect habitat for the Endangered Marvelous Spatuletail at and around the Huembo Reserve in northern Peru. There, profits from ecotourism help sustain reserve management. Learn more: [a

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  22. During the 2021 nesting season, wading birds initiated almost 102,000 nests—more than twice the 10-year average of 48,000 nests. Learn from @AudubonFL what Florida’s #BirdsTellUs about the health of the Everglades. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  23. Artist Christopher Regier took a unique, colorful approach to classifying birds. The results look like paint sample swatches. [audubon.org]

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  24. .@AudubonWA's conservation work in Puget Sound is informed by our Puget Sound Conservation Blueprint to guide efforts to fund, develop, & support innovative climate-resilient coastal protection and restoration efforts. Get an update on this critical work.

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  25. Our flock came to DC this month to meet with leaders, support policies that help birds, and even spot an eagle with a senator and his staff! [audubon.org]

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