Posts in: birds

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Amateur Birders Become Scientists Online

Amateur Birders Become Scientists Online

Fledgling birding project is the next generation in citizen science

By | Posted February 16, 2010

They Got the Beat

They Got the Beat

Rhythm in animals reveals evolution of human music

By | Posted February 5, 2010

Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Human infrastructure associated with oil field development gives some species an advantage over others.

By | Posted October 30, 2009

New Device Tracks Songbirds’ Response to Changing Climate

New Device Tracks Songbirds’ Response to Changing Climate

Research into songbird migrations could shed light on the effects of a warming climate on bird populations.

By | Posted June 11, 2009

Volunteers for the Birds and the Bees

Volunteers for the Birds and the Bees

Ordinary citizens make valuable contributions to scientific research.

By | Posted March 13, 2009

Jungle Love—and Turf Wars

Jungle Love—and Turf Wars

A new technique finds tropical birds sing duets to locate mates—and to guard their territories.

By | Posted October 24, 2008

Dog Walking Irks Birds

Dog Walking Irks Birds

A recent study says dogs shouldn’t be allowed near important bird habitats, leashed or not.

By | Posted April 9, 2008

Remembering the Thanksgiving Duck

As the doldrums of January and February set in, this journalist will have fond memories of reporting challenges during the holidays.

By | Posted January 22, 2008

City Life for the Birds

City Life for the Birds

A mysterious heron colony sets up camp in a Queens housing project.

By | Posted August 24, 2007

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