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  1. North American grassland birds have experienced the largest declines of any group of birds over the last 50 years. Read how @Audubon_GP has been working closely with @NEGameandParks to study and protect the Thick-billed Longspur and American Woodcock. [ne

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  2. Is the American Robin really a sign of spring? Turns out, the bird's movements are more complex than most people realize, writes @kennkaufman in this edition's "Ask Kenn!" [audubon.org]

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  3. Forest fragments might not seem like valuable habitat for birds but a new study finds that these patches act like avian "convenience stores" during migration, especially when crossing less hospitable regions like the sprawling farmlands of the Midwest. [a

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  4. Spread the word: support the birds you love with the native plants they need. Explore our #PlantsForBirds retail collection including colorful t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  5. Right now, 2.1 billion birds like the Common Tern are passing through the Gulf of Mexico as they migrate to their nesting grounds thousands of miles away in far-off locations like the Boreal forest in Canada. [audubon.org]

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  6. Love it or hate it, the House Sparrow holds up a mirror to humanity. We shouldn’t look away, writes @RosemaryMosco. [audubon.org]

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  7. “Everybody is working together for that common goal of understanding as much as we can about migratory animals and ultimately conserving them.” Read how the global network of Motus stations is helping unlock mysteries of migration science. [audubon.org]

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  8. In a recently published paper, scientists respond to an article calling out several "shortfalls" in neotropical ornithology. According to the rebuttal's authors, the issues cited are directly related to larger biases within the world of bird research. [au

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  9. Have you ever wondered why we don't see baby pigeons? [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  10. Birds are telling us that the binational cooperation to restore habitat in the Colorado River Delta is working, according to a recent report documenting the cumulative environmental benefits of these restoration efforts accomplished so far. #BirdsNeedWate

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  11. “Since becoming a volunteer, I have learned a lot about Florida’s shorebirds and was pleased to find many opportunities to help,” writes @AudubonFL volunteer Eric Setterberg on his many rewarding experiences as a shorebird steward. [fl.audubon.org]

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  12. It's always a great time to take advantage of these great birding destinations. [bit.ly] @TheBirdist [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  13. “Birding is like the gateway drug to conservation.” George Boorujy’s evocative artwork depicts a colorful songbird in a climate-devastated future. #BirdsTellUs [audubon.org]

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  14. Did you know that Belted Kingfishers nest in burrows up to 15 feet long? [bit.ly] @BirdNoteRadio [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  15. Did someone say baby bird photos? Here's an adorable gallery featuring our favorite shots of chicks from the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards. [audubon.org]

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  16. #BirdsTellUs that we need to #ActOnClimate for a better future for both people and wildlife. Pledge to stand with us as we work toward science-based solutions. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  17. “Peafowl are not native to North America, but they are here to stay. As the birds turn neighbor against neighbor, the question for these troubled communities is whether they can maintain a more copacetic relationship with their feathered interlopers.” [au

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  18. Another season of arrivals is upon us: migrants announcing their return with birdsong, delicate nests taking shape in trees and shrubs, adorable chicks beginning to hatch—and a new batch of topical stories. Dive into Audubon magazine’s spring issue now: [

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  19. Not able to experience Sandhill Cranes epic migration in person? Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary is at the heart of this magnificent crane staging area where millions of Sandhill Cranes converge and you can check on them anytime via @exploreorg: [bit.ly] [twitte

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  20. 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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  21. Recent funding from the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund has allowed @Audubon_GP and partners to start efforts to re-establish prairie habitat. For many of these sites that means starting fresh. [greatplains.audubon.org]

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  22. Migrating male birds are adapting to warmer springs faster than females across 36 species—showing the complexity of climate change and the importance of studying female bird behavior. [audubon.org]

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  23. Want to do one thing to help birds today? Join our action network and be in the know on the most pressing issues for birds and how you can use your voice to help. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [video.twimg.com]

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  24. The timing of bird migration is complicated, but this primer from expert @KennKaufman will aid in your adventures. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  25. “Each challenge was a new story, a shared memory which gave us common ground. Over the many years I volunteered, the sanctuary director became a friend and mentor to me. Throughout the years, I found a family at Audubon.” @AudubonCA [richardsonbay.audubon

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