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« Reply #8730 on: April 08, 2019, 02:51:15 PM »
Hear the Differing Drumbeats of Woodpeckers

https://www.audubon.org/news/hear-differing-drumbeats-woodpeckers?ms=digital-eng-email-ea-x-engagement_20190406_april-engagement-burst-4_micro&utm_source=ea&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=engagement_20190406_april-engagement-burst-4&utm_content=micro


 Pileated Woodpeckers use their long, sharp bills to excavate rectangular holes in trees as they hunt for ants other insects. Photo: Kendall Ronning/Audubon Photography Awards
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« Reply #8731 on: April 08, 2019, 03:00:14 PM »
Down in Jungleland: Eye on Eagle (too bad the editor can't tell the difference between a bald eagle and a white-bellied sea eagle)

https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/down-jungleland-eye-on-eagle-5660204/

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« Reply #8732 on: April 08, 2019, 03:39:00 PM »
Which U.S. Cities Are the Most Dangerous for Migratory Birds?

https://www.ecowatch.com/birds-light-pollution-cities-2634013222.html


Birds flying near skyscrapers in Chicago, the most dangerous U.S. city for migrating birds. FTiare / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Houston Audubon @HoustonAudubon
Lights Out! Heads up. On the nights of April 21, migratory birds and storms are on a collision course on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast. Buildings higher than two stories are encouraged to turn off unnecessary lights.
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« Reply #8733 on: April 08, 2019, 03:40:03 PM »
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« Reply #8734 on: April 08, 2019, 03:46:54 PM »
Kootenai Tribe fish biologist gets up-close look at tiny islands that house world's albatross population

https://lmtribune.com/outdoors/bird-sanctuary/article_dd5ca765-3720-5b25-a222-1324e9f8d1ef.html


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« Reply #8735 on: April 08, 2019, 03:48:56 PM »
Mummified Mice And Falcons Found In Newly Unveiled Egyptian Tomb

https://www.npr.org/2019/04/06/710634646/mummified-mice-and-falcons-found-in-newly-unveiled-egyptian-tomb


An archeologist holds an ancient mummified bird that was found in a burial site unveiled on Friday.
Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters
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« Reply #8736 on: April 08, 2019, 07:07:00 PM »
Second Eaglet Hatches in Decorah Eagles' Nest

https://whotv.com/2019/04/08/second-eaglet-hatches-in-decorah-eagles-nest/


Eaglet D33 has hatched in Decorah Eagles' nest. (Courtesy: Raptor Resource Project)
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« Reply #8737 on: April 09, 2019, 04:59:54 PM »
The Comeback of Trumpeter Swans

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/09/science/trumpeter-swans-ontario-canada.html?em_pos=medium&emc=edit_sc_20190409&nl=science-times&nl_art=3&nlid=75212545emc%3Dedit_sc_20190409&ref=headline&te=1


Bev Kingdon with a trumpeter swan at LaSalle Park in Burlington, Ontario.CreditCreditChris So/Toronto Star, via Getty Images
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« Reply #8739 on: April 09, 2019, 05:26:21 PM »
Is the 'Haiku Bird' a Real Creature?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/haiku-bird/

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« Reply #8741 on: April 09, 2019, 05:42:45 PM »
2 men charged in theft of veteran's eagle statue, Anoka lion statues

http://www.fox9.com/news/2-men-charged-in-theft-of-veteran-s-eagle-statue-anoka-lion-statues


A statute of a bald eagle custom made for an Army veteran was stolen from his home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota in March. (Photo credit: Coon Rapids Police Department) 
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« Reply #8743 on: April 09, 2019, 06:02:46 PM »
Refuge hosts Conservation Film Festival on April 12-14

https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/refuge-hosts-conservation-film-festival-on-april/article_3f655bd3-6b76-54fe-b592-99489b1ac694.html

All film screenings will take place at the Parker River National Wildlife visitor center, located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, MA.  All screenings are free.  There is NO preregistration for this event. Spaces in the 85 seat auditorium will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  The refuge phone number is (978) 465-5753.

Conservation Film Festival Schedule - https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/2019_FilmFest_Schedule_8x14_FINAL(1).pdf



Bird Of Prey Movie: Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FbvsDNCPIU&list=PLgSpqOFj1Ta5dKN5L3lvjY-f62BbMXquh
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« Reply #8744 on: April 10, 2019, 03:12:19 PM »
Bird conservationist educates MoDOT and public about peregrine falcons holding up bridge inspection

https://wgem.com/2019/04/09/bird-conservationist-educates-modot-and-public-about-peregrine-falcons-holding-up-bridge-inspection/

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