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  1. Wondering which birds are passing through your neighborhood this spring? Learn about the birds coming to your backyard with the free Audubon Bird Guide app. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  2. Birds and other wildlife need diverse, native plant communities to thrive, especially after disasters like wildfire. But the nation’s supply of native seeds falls far short of demand. A recent report charts a way forward. #PlantsForBirds [audubon.org]

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  3. Love it or hate it, the House Sparrow holds up a mirror to humanity. We shouldn’t look away, writes @RosemaryMosco. [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  4. A photographer-scientist duo had set out to confirm what scientists had previously assumed about a rare orchid's nighttime pollination. What their photos from @CorkscrewSwamp revealed upended some long-held assumptions on ghost orchids. #NationalOrchidDay

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  5. .@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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  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. 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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  8. Mother's Day will be here before you know it, so honor a magic mom with a gift from Audubon. Symbolically adopt a Ruby-throated Hummingbird before 4/27 to get this fabulous bird in time: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [video.twimg.com]

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  9. The buzzy song of the Golden-cheeked Warbler is one of the great signs of springtime in Texas Hill Country. Did you know that central Texas is also the only place in the world where Golden-cheeked Warblers breed? Learn about the endangered bird. @AudubonT

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  10. As we celebrate bird migration, it’s vital to remember how fatal artificial lights & skyglow can be to migrating birds. Pledge to stand with us as we call on excess lighting to be turned off to ensure birds have safe passage. [bit.ly] #DarkSkyWeek #BirdFr

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  11. Nest boxes can be vital conservation tools in areas where natural nest sites are limited, and @ABCbirds actively supports our local partners' efforts to provide them. As a result, species like the Gray-breasted Parakeet have made astounding comebacks. [a

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  12. Updated statement on SpaceX launch to take place as soon as Monday in Boca Chica: [abcbirds.org] [twitter.com]

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  13. Out in Hillsborough Bay, a cluster of tiny mangrove islands has served as an important nesting and resting site for decades. @AudubonFL and partners have built a more resilient future for these important islands, including a new ‘living’ shoreline. [fl.au

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  14. The FAA provided the license needed for SpaceX to launch its Starship Super Heavy rocket from Boca Chica, Texas. “SpaceX operations continue to damage important coastal bird habitats at Boca Chica,” said @michaeljparr, President of @ABCbirds. Read more: [

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  15. #DarkSkyWeek kicks off today. Night-migrating birds, like songbirds and shorebirds, can be disoriented by artificial light at night. Turning off or dimming lights can help them complete their migratory journeys safely. Learn how to be #BirdFriendly: [bit.

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  16. Why do we need to remove trees? Aren’t they a natural part of the ecosystem? Learn why it’s critical for the preservation of grassland ecosystems to remove trees and the other ways @Audubon_GP and partners are helping re-establish prairie habitat. [greatp

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  17. Help migratory seabirds like the Common Tern recover from the BP oil spill. Take action today to support a $26 million investment to #SaveTheSeabirds that were affected by the deadly BP disaster. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  18. Strategic gardening with native plants can help you slash your home energy use. On #NationalGardeningDay, learn how: [bit.ly] #PlantsForBirds [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  19. Did you know April is #NationalGardeningMonth? Make your garden bird-friendly by planting Audubon® Native Plants & Trees, grown 100% neonicotinoid-free by our partner Bower & Branch. Order for delivery directly to your door in select areas. [bit.ly] #Plan

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  20. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, @AudubonPuffin partnered with a local artist to launch a multimedia art installation that transports viewers to the project's origin—when puffins first returned to their historic nesting range on Eastern Egg Rock.

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  21. “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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  22. What are two ways that the Bicknell’s Thrush is very much “living on the edge,” and how can we ensure its ethereal song continues to ring through the forests it haunts? Find out more when you click the link: [abcbirds.org] [twitter.com] [video.twimg.com]

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  23. Did you know that migratory songbirds prefer the berries of native plants over those of non-native species to fuel their long, perilous trips? Before you start planting on #NationalGardeningDay, give this a read. #PlantsForBirds [audubon.org]

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  24. Created by Norwegian island communities to mark the return of Atlantic Puffins that spent their winter in the open Atlantic, Puffin Arrival Day is celebrated every April 14th. [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  25. Join us for our April 18 webinar at 4pm ET to celebrate spring migration and learn more about what American Bird Conservancy is doing to support migratory birds like the Wood Thrush. Register here to join live or get the recording delivered to your inbox:

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