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The Quest for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Heads to Cuba
April 11, 2016 — Can two determined birders track down the most elusive—and possibly extinct—bird out there? Follow our daily blog to find out.
Chasing the Ivory-Bill
Keystone Oil Spill Raises More Questions About Pipeline Safety
April 11, 2016 — Last week a South Dakota pipeline was shut down—after it had already leaked thousands of gallons of oil.
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Will the Duck Stamp Get a New Look?
April 08, 2016 — A new plan will either upend or expand an 82-year-old hunting tradition.
Why Black Larks Build Poop Fortresses
April 08, 2016 — Female larks borrow dung from grazing animals to create a force field around their nests.
Can Solar Plants Make Good Bird Habitat?
April 06, 2016 — A proposed state law could turn Minnesota's solar gardens into actual gardens for native birds and pollinators.
Energy
Birdist Rule #12: How to Misidentify a Bird With Grace and Dignity
April 06, 2016 — Mistakes happen to the best of us. Here's how to save face.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
How to Tell a Carolina From a Black-Capped Chickadee
April 05, 2016 — Hint: Their voices give them away.
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Judge Approves $20 Billion Settlement For Deepwater Horizon
April 04, 2016 — Six years after the disastrous oil spill, BP will finally have to pay up.
Are City Birds More Street Smart?
April 04, 2016 — Urban living may make birds more adept at solving life’s problems.
Birds in North America and Europe Are Quickly Packing Their Bags—Here's Why
April 01, 2016 — Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way species move across continents.
Climate-Threatened Birds