Nov 2, 2009
Winkie, the First Pigeon to Win the Animal VC: The Dickin Medal
In: Birds (general)
By: Lynda Osborne
Oct 30, 2009
Rare Breed Pigeons: Understanding the Three Groups of Pigeons
In: Birds (general)
By: Allene Reynolds
Oct 19, 2009
Ruffs – Philomachus pugnax: A Common Eurasian Sandpiper with Interesting Breeding Behavior
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 17, 2009
Birds of Prey: Falconry and Hawking
In: Birds (general)
By: Donald Lingle
Oct 8, 2009
Racing Pigeons - Sport of Kings: A Brief Guide to Preparing the Birds for Flight
In: Birds (general)
By: Allene Reynolds
Oct 6, 2009
Racing Pigeons of North America: Eight Breeds That Constitute Homer Pigeons
In: Birds (general)
By: Allene Reynolds
Aug 24, 2009
Folklore of Seagulls – Myths and Old Stories: Sea Gulls Appear in the Legends and Lore of Various Cultures
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 17, 2009
The Mute Swan in History and Culture: A Common Bird Symbol of the Arts, Love, Luck, and Beauty
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 20, 2009
Mute Swans in North America: Cygnus olor - a Domestic Pest Bird Multiplying in the Wild
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 7, 2009
Pileated Woodpecker: Dryocopus pileatus Identification, Diet, Nesting, and Conservation
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 4, 2009
Make A Brilliant Bird Feeder: Painted Buntings Love This Time Tested Wild Bird Habitat
In: Birds (general)
By: Susan Etchey
May 21, 2009
How Do Birds Get Their Names? The Origin and Meaning of Scientific and Common Bird Names
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 16, 2009
The Ostrich - Biggest Bird in the World: Ostriches are Reared for Leather, Eggs, Feathers and Meat
In: Birds (general)
By: Fleur Hupston
May 15, 2009
Teach Your Kids Birding: Children Can Enjoy the Great Outdoors While Watching Birds
In: Birds (general)
By: Michele Hollow
Apr 22, 2009
Aviary: Preparation And Building
In: Birds (general)
By: Ian Dutton
Apr 22, 2009
The Best Chickens for Egg Production: All Chickens Lay Eggs - Some Better Than Others
In: Birds (general)
By: Allene Reynolds
Apr 19, 2009
Bird Songs: Why Birds Sing And How They Learn Their Tunes
In: Birds (general)
By: Lorraine Heartfield
Apr 13, 2009
National Pigeon Day in New York: An Event to Educate People About Pigeons and Doves
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 31, 2009
Bird Irruptions – Causes and Features: Unpredictable Movements of Wild Bird Populations
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 8, 2009
Bluebirds of North America: Eastern, Western And Mountain Bluebirds: Bluebirds of Happiness
In: Birds (general)
By: Karla Reed
Jan 29, 2009
Bald Eagles in Winter: Where Do These Birds of Prey Go for the Cold Months?
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 29, 2009
How Do Birds' Lungs Work? An Explanation of a Bird’s Respiratory System
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 16, 2008
Two Turtle Doves: Famous Bird of the Second Day of Christmas
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 12, 2008
Seven Swans a-Swimming: Famous Bird of the Seventh Day of Christmas
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 5, 2008
Decorate a Christmas Tree for Birds: Nutritious Treats to Supplement Birdfeed in Cold Winter Months
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 20, 2008
Birds for Halloween: Crows, Ravens, Barn Owls and Vultures Fit the Part
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 19, 2008
Vultures - Spooky Birds for Halloween: Carrion Eaters That Inspire Dark Superstition and Mythology
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 18, 2008
Ravens and Crows – Halloween Symbols: People Associate These Black Birds With Death and Bad Luck
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 17, 2008
Barn Owl – One of Our Halloween Birds: A Bird With a Spooky Reputation - Specter in Legend and Myth
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 9, 2008
Make A Recycled Bird Feeder: Identify the Garden Birds visiting your home-made Bird Cantine
In: Birds (general)
By: Jess Morgan
Sep 16, 2008
Cher Ami and the Lost Battalion: The Story of a Famous and Heroic Homing Pigeon in World War I
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 23, 2008
The Attacking Red-winged Blackbird: Blackbirds Aggressively Defend Territory and Young
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 9, 2008
What are Passerine Birds? The Order Passeriformes Includes the Majority of Bird Species
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 1, 2008
When Birds Take Garden Pond Fish: Deter Herons and Kingfishers from Fishing Your Water Feature
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 28, 2008
Birds, Feeders, and Red Squirrels: Charming Acrobats But They Eat Bird Food and Steal Eggs and Chicks
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 26, 2008
Declining Bird Populations: The factors declining the populations of birds of North America
In: Birds (general)
By: Joel Wittnebel
Feb 20, 2008
Fabled Piasa Bird: Native American Petroglyph Discovered by Marquette
In: Birds (general)
By: Chad J Stumph
Dec 6, 2007
The Peacock Courtship Dance: Male Indian Peafowl use Their Beautiful Trains to Attract Peahens
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 29, 2007
Facts About Indian Peacocks: Pavo cristatus is the Familiar Peafowl from Southern India
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 19, 2007
Hang a Bluebird Nesting Box: Eastern and Western Bluebirds Like to Nest in Birdhouses
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 12, 2007
Crows Make and Use Tools: Corvus moneduloides Uses Twigs, Wires, and Probes to Get Food
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 27, 2007
Help a Bird of Prey for Christmas: Holiday Gift Ideas at Wings of Wonder, a Raptor Rehabilitation Group
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 21, 2007
Alcyon – Bird of Peace and Calm: Halcyon Days Surround the Winter Solstice and Christmas
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 5, 2007
Phoenix – Symbol of Immortality: A Mythical Bird Connected With Resurrection, Healing, and Peace
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 25, 2007
Action Plan for Species Recovery: The Blue Chaffinch of the Canary Islands Provides an Example
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 19, 2007
Build Mourning Dove Nest Baskets: Mourning Doves Don’t Use Nesting Boxes but Will Use a Cone
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 10, 2007
Facts About Pigeons and Doves: The Natural History of Pigeon Species and Their History With Humans
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 5, 2007
Columbidae – Doves and Pigeons: The Ubiquitous Rock Dove and Other Pigeon Species
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 30, 2007
The Cozumel Thrasher – T. guttatum: If Not Already Extinct, Mexico’s Most Endangered Bird
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 28, 2007
The Trouble With Pest Birds: Avian Visitors Sometimes Become Problem Birds
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 23, 2007
Bird’s Nest Soup - Asian Delicacy: Bird Saliva Provides a Prized but Contentious Food
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 10, 2007
The Canada Goose and Parasites: Canada Geese Unwittingly Spread Cryptosporidium sp. and Giardia sp.
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 3, 2007
Kirtland’s Warbler: The Jack Pine Warbler is Very Rare and Faces Many Threats
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 5, 2007
Facts About Chimney Swifts: How the Chimney Swift, Chaetura pelagica, roosts, nests, and eats
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 2, 2007
Quelea quelea – African Pest Bird: The Red-billed Quelea Travels in Huge Flocks and Destroys Crops
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 11, 2007
Malaria in Birds: Avian Blood Parasites Cause a Parasitic Disease Familiar to Humans
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 4, 2007
What is Anting? Birds Use Ants, Beetles, Plants, and Other Substances on Feathers
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 28, 2007
Wilson’s Snipe: A Secretive Bird With a Memorable Courtship Flight
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 11, 2007
Chernobyl Birds Endure Radiation: Birds Can Tell Us Things About Radiation at Chornobyl, Ukraine
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 20, 2007
Install a Birdbath to Entice Birds: Water Features Attract Birds and Encourage Them to Nest Nearby
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 13, 2007
Aspergillus and Birds: Aspergillosis is a Serious and Often Fatal Fungal Disease of Birds
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 11, 2007
Why Do Birds Preen? Preening With Beaks and Claws is Important for Feathers and Skin
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 6, 2007
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: What is the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology?
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 21, 2007
Kakapo Recovery: How the Kakapo Almost Died Out and How We Saved It
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 15, 2007
Do Birds Sweat? How Do Birds Keep Cool on Hot Days?
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 14, 2007
Lead Poisoning in Birds: How and Why Birds Die from Lead Poisoning
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 8, 2007
The Feral Cats and Birds Debate: What to do About Feral Cats - A Contentious Issue
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 25, 2007
Don’t Disturb the Piping Plover: Endangered Piping Plovers Need to be Left in Peace While Nesting
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 18, 2007
Kakapo, Flightless Parrots: Life Cycle, Habitat, Diet, and History of the Largest Parrot Species
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 7, 2007
Bird Unfriendly Wind Farms: Three Wind Energy Projects Proposed or in Place that Threaten Birds
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 2, 2007
Pet Birds and Toxic Foods: A Short List of Poisonous Plants You Should Never Feed Your Pet
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 27, 2007
Cats, Birds, and Ascension Island: Feral Cats on Islands Quickly Wipe Out Birds, but on Islands, Feral Cats Can be Eradicated.
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 21, 2007
Penguin Species in Happy Feet: Among the Main Characters in the Movie “Happy Feet,” There are Three Species of Penguins
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 14, 2007
Facts About Piping Plovers: Eight Interesting Things You Might Not Know About the Piping Plover
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 8, 2007
Poisonous Birds: Discovered in Papua New Guinea; Birds That Use Toxins May be More Common than We Imagine
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 2, 2007
Birds and Newcastle Disease: Exotic Newcastle Disease (END) is a Contagious Viral Illness that can Cause High Death Rates in Birds
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 29, 2006
Newcastle Virus and Amazon Parrots: Smuggled Amazon Parrots Carry and Transmit the Deadly Newcastle Virus for More Than a Year
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 27, 2006
Feral Cats Kill Birds: The Issue of Feral and Roaming Domestic Cats and the Birds That They Kill
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 20, 2006
Ralph, an Unforgettable Pet Crow: A Native of Michigan Remembers an Intelligent and Entertaining Pet Crow
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 13, 2006
World of the Dodo Birds Revealed: The Lost Ecosystem of the Extinct Dodo Bird is Being Reconstructed in Mauritius
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 8, 2006
Endangered Albatross: Albatrosses Face a Number of Threats, but the Worst is Long-line Fishing
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 30, 2006
How do Penguins Keep Warm? Penguins Inhabit Some of the Coldest Places on Earth, so How do They Stay Warm?
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 27, 2006
Wild Turkey, Christmas Turkey: The Wild Turkey Has Survived Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Other Feasts
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 20, 2006
How to Make a Winter Roosting Box: A Roost Box for Winter, A Flicker Nest Box for Summer: Build a Box That Can Be Easily Converted
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 15, 2006
Birds as Peace Symbols: The Bald Eagle, the Dove, the Crane, and the Mythical Phoenix are all Used as Symbols of Peace
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 15, 2006
What is a Kestrel? A Brief Description of Kestrels, One of the Falcons
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 8, 2006
What is a Winter Roosting Box? A Roosting Box for Birds Gives Them a Sheltered Place to Hide From the Weather
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 2, 2006
Type E Botulism and Birds: The Great Lakes Have Become a Toxic Place for Fish Eating Birds
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 25, 2006
Birds and Windmills: The Whirling Blades of Wind Turbines Can be Deadly to Birds
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 24, 2006
What is an Albatross? A Brief Description of Albatrosses, Large Birds of the Southern Seas and Seafarer’s Folklore.
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 20, 2006
A Gentoo Penguin’s Life Cycle: A Look at a Gentoo Penguin Breeding Colony and the Birds Themselves
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 13, 2006
A Christmas Idea for Birders: This Christmas, Adopt a Bird for Yourself or Your Favorite Birder
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 8, 2006
Migrating Birds and Buildings: Birds Fly Into Glass Because They Just Don’t See It
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 2, 2006
El Nino, El Coyote, and the Birds: How Water Temperature in the Eastern Pacific Means Life or Death for Seabirds
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 27, 2006
The Christmas Goose: Tales of the Goose in History and Tradition, or How the Goose Came to be a Traditional Christmas Feast
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 21, 2006
Conservation Status of Species: Critically Endangered, Endangered, Threatened, Vulnerable - Conservation Designations
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 18, 2006
Birds and Trichomonas gallinae: The protozoan parasite T. gallinae infects certain species of birds and the disease is frequently fatal.
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 13, 2006
What is Bird Banding? Bird Marking is a Time-honored Method for Repeatedly Identifying Individual Birds
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 10, 2006
Teshekpuk Lake Threatened: Oil Development is About to Decimate The Teshekpuk Lake Region in Northern Alaska.
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 10, 2006
Hurricanes and Bermuda Petrels: Hurricane Florence Threatens the Island Nesting Burrows of the Bermuda Petrel - the Only Breeding Site for this Endangered Bird.
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
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