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  1. Stock up on bird seed for spring migration. Ensuring your feeders are full of quality seed will help support birds on their migratory journeys. Audubon bird seed available here: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  2. The buzzy song of the Golden-cheeked Warbler signals springtime in central Texas. But due to habitat loss, we run the risk of losing this unique bird. Learn why the bird was listed as endangered and why its current protections should remain. @AudubonTX [

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  3. The Long-wattled Umbrellabird just got some much needed support. @ABCbirds helped partner Fundación para la Conservación de los Andes Tropicales expand its reserve to protect some of the last remaining Chocó forest habitat in the world. Learn more here: [

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  4. While advocating for her city to go dark for birds, one student asked, can we create a low-cost tool to accurately measure light pollution? Learn how 6 students built a CubeSat to advocate for #BirdFriendly Lights Out ordinances across the state & beyond.

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  5. Humans used to love pigeons, but why do we hate these "rats with wings" now? In her latest book, @BeeBrookshire suggests us to recheck our dislike of pigeons and other animals we call pests. [audubon.org]

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  6. Join @audubon_ct today at 4pm ET to hear all about birder Tiffany Kersten's Lower 48 Big Year, including how she raised awareness for women's safety in the outdoors and how she experienced personal growth on this adventure. RSVP: [bit.ly] #WomensHistoryMo

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  7. In a recent study, scientists discovered that hummingbirds—with their vibrant greens, electric blues, and royal purples—are more colorful than humans had ever imagined, beyond what people are physically capable of seeing. [audubon.org]

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  8. A medium-sized hawk that’s widespread throughout much of the United States, Cooper’s Hawks feed mostly on birds and small mammals, hunting by stealth, approaching their prey through dense cover and then pouncing with a rapid, powerful flight. [bit.ly] [tw

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  9. Loggerhead shrikes may be sweet-looking songbirds but looks can be deceiving. [audubon.org]

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  10. “Conservation is something that everybody has to buy into. Because this Earth is all we have & we ALL have to protect it…We need to make the stories we tell more accessible to everyone,” says photographer George McKenzie, Jr. @CorkscrewSwamp [corkscrew.a

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  11. Colloquially known as “herping," the field of herpatology—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. @asher_elbein [audubon.org]

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  12. When the sun goes down, the action is just heating up during spring migration. Here's how to start recording nocturnal flight calls and join a flourishing DIY community. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  13. Learning that American Robins are among the hundreds of climate-threatened bird species inspired artist Mayuko Fujino to create this stencil of the songbirds in flight and inspire us to properly appreciate the birds we love. #BirdsTellUs [audubon.org]

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  14. As officials grapple with what changes to make in the management and allocations of the Colorado River’s water, we must remember all of the groups of people, birds, & other wildlife that will suffer the consequences. @JnPitt #BirdsNeedWater [audubon.org]

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  15. What do Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Bobolinks, and Greater Sage-Grouse have in common? They all rely on native plants to thrive! But the nation’s supply of native seeds falls far short of demand. A new report charts a way forward. [audubon.org]

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  16. Spring migration is here—and so is spring planting season. Support birds with Audubon® Native Plants and Trees, grown 100% neonicotinoid-free by our partner, Bower & Branch. Order today for delivery directly to your door in select areas: [bit.ly] #PlantsF

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  17. Dreading that spring cleaning date coming up on your calendar? If Bald Eagles can do it, so can you. @BirdNoteRadio [audubon.org]

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  18. What's a mama bird to do? Learn about the especially proactive approach female Yellow-legged Gulls seem to have developed for protecting their young. [audubon.org]

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  19. Unmistakable birds of coastal waters, Brown Pelicans forage by diving from the air—from as high as 60 feet above water—plunging into water headfirst and coming to surface with fish in bill. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  20. “Nature's beauty persists everywhere, these photos remind us, even in the cracks of a sidewalk—and with a little care and luck, these plants can blossom into a haven for birds, too.” #PlantsForBirds [audubon.org]

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  21. Want to create an outdoor haven for your favorite local birds this spring? Learn how to build, place, & maintain homes to attract birds with our Audubon Birdhouse Book, filled with detailed blueprints. Available now: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  22. 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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  23. As we celebrate bird migration season, it’s critical to remember how fatal artificial lights and skyglow can be to migrating birds. Pledge to stand with us as we call on excess lighting to be turned off to help ensure birds have safe passage. [bit.ly] #Bi

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  24. Did you know hummingbirds carry tiny passengers from flower to flower? Enter the world of flower mites: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  25. “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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