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  1. Hundreds of years ago, naturalists wondered whether birds hibernated or flew to the moon in winter. Now we can pinpoint the exact path of their migration nearly in real-time. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  2. Have you ever heard the quirky timbres of our continent's various blackbird songs? Listen in with @BirdNoteRadio: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  3. The beauty of bird migrations are “these fantastic stories, and this tracking data brings those stories to life.” Read about the advances that are bringing night migration to life and the challenges we need to address to ensure they continue. [audubon.or

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  4. The turkey-sized Great Curassow is prized by local people for its meat. Overhunting and habitat loss have made this species shy. Great Curassows find shelter at several of the bird reserves supported by ABC, including the Río Canandé Reserve in Ecuador. [

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  5. 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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  6. With help from her African Grey parrot, Irene Pepperberg revolutionized our understanding of bird intelligence. [bit.ly] #WomensHistoryMonth [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  7. Dark-eyed Juncos come in a dazzling array of colors. The six flavors of junco were long considered separate species, but recent science shows that they instead boldly exhibit evolution in real time. [audubon.org]

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  8. In more and more projects around the world, well-trained dogs are using their canine superpowers on behalf of wildlife conservation. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  9. For endemic Endangered species like the Scalloped Antbird, the Pedra D'Antas Reserve is a lifeline. Additional acreage was added to the reserve, protecting that much-needed habitat for the wildlife that depends on it. [abcbirds.org] 📸: Scalloped Antbird b

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  10. “This project is going to have great climate, ecological integrity, and environmental justice problems,” says David Krause, director of conservation for @AudubonAlaska1. [audubon.org]

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  11. Even from home, a simple change to your routine can make a global impact. Drink Audubon Bird Friendly® certified coffee and save critical bird habitat, one cup at a time. Available here: [nas.birdsandbeans.ca] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  12. For a seven-year-old budding naturalist, an American Robin pair nesting in the front yard meant endless opportunities for observation, photography, and time with dad. [audubon.org]

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  13. Spread your love of native plants this spring. 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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  14. Bird feeders, filled with thousands of calories, make easy meals for hungry bears. We’ve collected some dos and don'ts for managing your feeder in bear country, including some other #BirdFriendly methods of attracting birds. [audubon.org]

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  15. Did you know that the current population of Peregrine Falcons that fly Vermont’s skies and breed there is actually a human-induced mixture of subspecies? Dive into the bird’s recovery and what our Bird Migration Explorer can tell us about their migrations

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  16. The Kirtland’s Warbler is rare since it has specific habitat requirements and a limited range. In fact, it depends upon continued habitat management to keep its populations from dipping. What does it take to keep this bird off the endangered species list

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  17. The Purple Martin has been in decline for decades. One tiny island in the heart of the Amazon could hold the key to the species’ future. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  18. Good news for California’s Tricolored Blackbirds! @AudubonCA is proud to report an estimated 155,000 Tricolored Blackbirds were saved in 2022 thanks to a conservation partnership that supports dairies to delay harvests so chicks can successfully fledge. [

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  19. Reading the poems in "Dawn Songs" is powerful, but hearing them read aloud brings a new dimension and perspective to these celebrations of birds. Check out the Dawn Songs YouTube Channel, and follow along as more videos are added. [youtube.com]

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  20. Did you know more than a century before Rachel Carson’s landmark text Silent Spring, writer Susan Fenimore Cooper had warned of the consequences of overexploiting natural resources? Read about America's first known female nature writer. #WomensHistoryMont

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  21. Who wins the feeder fight? This new study looked at how the social lives of different birds shapes the pecking order. [audubon.org]

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  22. “An unexpected benefit of this effort is that I feel our block is a better place to live. I feel much more connected.” Read how one person rallied to help her neighbors to start planting their yards for the birds. @AudubonRockies #PlantsForBirds [rockies.

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  23. Each bird-strike is a dual tragedy. Artist Andrew S. Yang coaxes new life from seeds that avian victims consumed, turning dead ends into second chances. [audubon.org]

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  24. “I marvel at the plant diversity of our small prairie [at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center] and am motivated to bring that diversity home to my own garden.” Read how Audubon center director Julie Collins is gardening with more #PlantsForBirds. @AudubonTX [tx

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  25. 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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