Birding

I Became a Better Birder When I Stopped Focusing on the Males
March 14, 2018 — Kenn Kaufman reflects on ingrained biases in birding—and how moving past them gave him a whole new perspective.
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eBird Is Now Censoring Sightings for 325 At-Risk Species
March 07, 2018 — Gyrfalcons, Puerto Rican Parrots, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, and Red Siskins are all part of the list.
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Birding in Philly’s Forgotten Habitats
March 02, 2018 — Who goes looking for robins and swallows at the casino and Navy Yard? Lifelong Philadelphian Keith Russell does—for good conservation reason.
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Why Is This Northern Cardinal Yellow?
February 22, 2018 — Yes, that is a cardinal. We asked experts how this redbird might have gotten its golden feathers.
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Why You Should Start Searching for Rusty Blackbirds
February 16, 2018 — Aside from helping to boost your blackbird appreciation, spotting this declining species can also aid in conservation efforts.
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It's Almost Time for the Great Backyard Bird Count
February 14, 2018 — Are you planning to take part this weekend?
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If I Were a Robot, Here's All the Awesome Birding Features I'd Have
February 13, 2018 — Eventually we'll all be cyborgs, so you might as well start thinking about it.
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How to Bird at Your Office, Like a Boss
February 07, 2018 — When your workday gets dull, steal a glance out the window.
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Who Wins the Feeder War?
February 01, 2018 — When it's time to eat, research shows there's a pecking order—and the winners aren't always who you'd think.
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