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Shoot Geese With a Camera not a Gun: The Flight of the Geese is an Incredible Feat of Engineering

In: Birds (general)

By: Jane Finch

Falconry, a Brief History: Sport of Kings and Princes

In: Birds (general)

By: Lynda Osborne

Wild Turkeys of North America: The History and Traits of This Native Bird

In: Wild Birds

By: Cheryl Kraynak

Winkie, the First Pigeon to Win the Animal VC: The Dickin Medal

In: Birds (general)

By: Lynda Osborne

The Peregrine Falcon: The Fastest Creature on the Planet

In: Wild Birds

By: Lynda Osborne

Rare Breed Pigeons: Understanding the Three Groups of Pigeons

In: Birds (general)

By: Allene Reynolds

Making Bird Toys: Making Your Own Parrot Toys Can Save You Money

In: Pet Birds

By: Janine Logue

Birding Catalina State Park in Arizona: Park Near Tucson Offers Wide Range of Resident and Migratory Birds

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Peregrine Falcons Return to SoCal Beach Park: Nesting Peregrines Come Back to Breed at Torrey Pines State Reserve

In: Bird Watching

By: Don Kaiser

Flamingo Breeding in South Africa Under Threat: How You can Help Save the Lesser Flamingos of Kamfers Dam, SA

In: Bird Habitats

By: Nadine Visagie

Nesting of Anna's Hummingbirds in San Diego, CA: Temporal Analysis of Nest-Building, Egg-Laying, Hatching & Fledging

In: Bird Watching

By: Don Kaiser

Talking Birds: African Grey Parrot and Mynah Bird

In: Pet Birds

By: Ian Dutton

Bird Toys - Plastic vs Wood: Is a Plastic Parrot Toy Better than a Wooden Toy?

In: Pet Birds

By: Janine Logue

Facts About Mute Swans and Their Cygnets: The Habitat, Diet, and Breeding Patterns of These Large Water Birds

In: Wild Birds

By: Sharon Kirby

How to Make, Store and Use Hummingbird Food: Rather than Buy Nectar or Mix for Hummingbirds, Make Your Own

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Good Pet Parrots for Apartments: Small, Relatively Quiet Species Which can be Kept in an Apartment

In: Pet Birds

By: Arthi Aravind

Which Kind of Hummingbird Feeder is Best? A Variety of Feeders are Available, but Some are Better than Others

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Reviewing Three of the Best Hummingbird Feeders: Some Feeders are Better than Others, for the Birds and the Providers

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Natural Cures for Feather Plucking: Small Steps to End Feather Plucking Behavior

In: Pet Birds

By: Janine Logue

How Migrating Birds Navigate at Night: On Clear Nights Birds Use the Stars to Navigate

In: Wild Birds

By: John Bartels

How to Attract Hummingbirds to Florida Gardens: Hummingbirds are More Common in Florida than Most People Think

In: Bird Habitats

By: Betsy Franz

The Basics of Providing Fluids for Pet Birds: Learn How to Prevent Dehydration in Feathered Pets

In: Pet Birds

By: Mary Earhart

Birds of Prey: Falconry and Hawking

In: Birds (general)

By: Donald Lingle

Choosing a Bird Perch: Perch Size and Shape can Make a Difference for Your Bird

In: Pet Birds

By: Janine Logue

Macaws: Entertaining Pet Birds That Reward Time Invested in Them

In: Pet Birds

By: Ian Dutton

Racing Pigeons - Sport of Kings: A Brief Guide to Preparing the Birds for Flight

In: Birds (general)

By: Allene Reynolds

African Grey Parrot Health Issues: Many Common African Grey Illnesses can be Solved with Sunlight

In: Pet Birds

By: Janine Logue

Racing Pigeons of North America: Eight Breeds That Constitute Homer Pigeons

In: Birds (general)

By: Allene Reynolds

African Grey Parrots: Selecting the Right Companion Bird

In: Pet Birds

By: Jayne Pupek

Birding Peppersauce Canyon Near Tucson, Arizona: Campground Below Mt. Lemmon is Rich with Migrating & Resident Birds

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Help! A Bird Flew into My Window! Preventing and Treating Avian Windowstrike

In: Wild Birds

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

Birders Discover a Broad-winged Hawk in Arizona: Tucson Group Scores with a Rarely-Seen Bird in Peppersauce Canyon

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Kingfisher Watching at Kingsbury Water Park: An Afternoon of Birding in the West Midlands, UK

In: Bird Watching

By: Sarah Charmley

Saving the Whooping Cranes: Birds Near Extinction

In: Wild Birds

By: Florence Cardinal

A Beginner's Guide to Feeding Wild Birds: Setting Up a Feeding Station the Birds will Love

In: Wild Birds

By: Sarah Charmley

The Andean Condor: The Largest Flying Bird on Earth from Western South America

In: Bird Watching

By: Thomas Wyatt

Profile of the Turkey Vulture: Facts About the Buzzard

In: Wild Birds

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

California Condors in Grand Canyon National Park: Where to See the Largest Bird in North America

In: Bird Watching

By: Thomas Wyatt

Things to Consider When Choosing a Pet Bird: A Guide to Buying a Parrot

In: Pet Birds

By: Janine Logue

Profile of the Red Tailed Hawk: Facts About the Most Common North American Hawk

In: Wild Birds

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

Profile of the Northern Mockingbird: Facts About Mimus polyglottos

In: Wild Birds

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

Westhay Starling Roost near Glastonbury, UK: Somerset Wildlife Spectacle of Aerial Displays of Millions of Birds

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Richard Mudhar

Guinea Fowl: A Unique Addition to the Farm Yard or Poultry Roost

In: Domestic Birds

By: Kristy Renner

The Flight of the Godwits: Bar-Tailed Godwits Fly from Alaska to New Zealand Non Stop

In: Bird Watching

By: Ian Miller

How to Identify Wild Birds: 6 Traits to Observe When Birdwatching

In: Bird Watching

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

Cockatoo: A Cute But Noisy Pet Bird

In: Pet Birds

By: Ian Dutton

Sociable Weaver Nests in the Kalahari Desert: Construction and Habitation of the Nest of the Philetairus socius

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Yolande Pienaar

Creating a Backyard Bird Habitat: 4 Basic Steps to Attracting Avian Visitors

In: Bird Watching

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

Toxic Foods for Pet Birds: Things Not to Feed Feathered Friends

In: Pet Birds

By: Deborah Aldridge

Water and Predatory Birds in the Grand Canyon: Some of the Common Birds Found Along the Colorado River in Arizona

In: Bird Watching

By: Thomas Wyatt

Summer Birding at the Keystone Ski Resort Area: Mountain Bird Watching near Denver Excellent for Migratory Birds

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Attracting Birds to the Garden: Creating Habitats for Finches, Cardinals, and Other Songbirds

In: Bird Habitats

By: Richard Freeland

The Eastern Phoebe – Coveted Backyard Flycatcher: A Feisty Brown and White Insect Eater That Likes to Nest Near People

In: Wild Birds

By: Marie Thomas

What to Feed Chickens for Egg Laying: Nutrition is the Key to Maximum Egg Production

In: Domestic Birds

By: Allene Reynolds

Basics of Fresh Egg Management: From the Hen to the Table Eggs Require Care

In: Domestic Birds

By: Allene Reynolds

Habitats and Birds of Southwest New Mexico: Birding the American Southwest

In: Bird Watching

By: Sara Wittenberg

Birding Southwest New Mexico: Birding the American Southwest on a Budget

In: Bird Watching

By: Sara Wittenberg

Birding Southeast Arizona: Birding the American Southwest on a Budget

In: Bird Watching

By: Sara Wittenberg

Habitats and Birds of Southeast Arizona: Birding the American Southwest

In: Bird Watching

By: Sara Wittenberg

Raising Chickens in the City: How to Raise a Backyard Flock of Chickens; Chicken Breeds and Coops

In: Domestic Birds

By: Healey Lockett

How to Care for Muscovy Ducks: Raising Cairina Moschata for Homesteading

In: Domestic Birds

By: Jocelyn Wyatt

Faverolles - The Perfect Pet Chicken: Ancient French Breed of Chickens are Great Pets

In: Pet Birds

By: Allene Reynolds

Parakeet: A Playful and Talkative Pet Bird

In: Pet Birds

By: Ian Dutton

Bird Lower Cataract Lake Near Denver, Colorado: Summit County Hike Offers Mountain Scenery and Spectacular Waterfall

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Cockatiel: An Affable Pet Bird

In: Pet Birds

By: Ian Dutton

A Guide to Plants Poisonous to Chickens: Keeping Your Garden Safe For Pet Fowl

In: Pet Birds

By: Pam Griffin

Caring for Your Pet Canary: How to Keep Your Bird Healthy and Happy

In: Pet Birds

By: Marie Miley-Russell

Making Bird Feeders: Easy Ways to Feed Birds Outside the Window

In: Bird Watching

By: Thomas Wyatt

Cowbirds - Nest Parasites of the US: Laying Eggs in the Nests of Other Birds is Risky

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Birdingpal Offers Travelers Local Avian Insight: Instead of a Guided Birding Tour Connect with a Fellow Birdwatcher

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Make A Brilliant Bird Feeder: Painted Buntings Love This Time Tested Wild Bird Habitat

In: Birds (general)

By: Susan Etchey

How to Setup a Backyard Chicken Coop: Simple Steps for Urban Poultry Keeping

In: Domestic Birds

By: Nilou Shahvarani

The American Singer Canary: The Perfect Home Singer - Beautiful and a Master Musician As Well!

In: Pet Birds

By: Marie Miley-Russell

Canaries as Pets: A Popular Bird for Music Lovers Looking for an Easy Care Pet

In: Pet Birds

By: Marie Miley-Russell

Myths About Keeping Chickens: Fallacies Surrounding Chickens - Why What You've Heard is Wrong

In: Domestic Birds

By: Anthony Robson

Inviting Swallows to Your Home: Friendly Birds That Keep Insects Away

In: Wild Birds

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Backyard Chickens in Vancouver: Raising Poultry in the City

In: Domestic Birds

By: Nilou Shahvarani

Bantam Chicken Basics: Which Breeds are the True Bantams?

In: Domestic Birds

By: Allene Reynolds

How to Get Rid of Pest Swallows: Keeping Swallows from Building Nests on Your Home

In: Wild Birds

By: Fran Prisco

The Resplendent Quetzal: A Beautiful Member of the Trogon Family found in Central America

In: Bird Watching

By: Thomas Wyatt

How to Choose Binoculars for Birdwatching: Selecting Birding Optics Balancing Cost, Weight and Perfomance

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Richard Mudhar

Fun Trivia Items about Birds and Their Habits: Six Unusual Facts From the Reader's Digest AA Book of British Birds

In: Wild Birds

By: James Parsons

Bird Garden: Easy, Enjoyable and Inexpensive

In: Wild Birds

By: Ian Dutton

The Harpy Eagle: A Remarkable Bird of Central and South America

In: Bird Watching

By: Thomas Wyatt

The Ostrich - Biggest Bird in the World: Ostriches are Reared for Leather, Eggs, Feathers and Meat

In: Birds (general)

By: Feature Writer Fleur Hupston

Birding Great Falls Park in Virginia: National Park Near Washington, DC Offers Suburban Bird-Watching

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

The Upside Down White-breasted Nuthatch: Uncommon in Southern States, It Prefers Cooler Northern Climates

In: Wild Birds

By: Marie Thomas

Teach Your Kids Birding: Children Can Enjoy the Great Outdoors While Watching Birds

In: Birds (general)

By: Michele Hollow

Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Birding Trip: Protected Habitat on the New Jersey Shore Minutes From Atlantic City

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Hahn's Macaw: The Smallest Mini Macaw Makes a Delightful Pet Bird

In: Pet Birds

By: Jayne Pupek

Wild Bird Feeding and Care: Innovative Ways to Help Our Feathered Friends

In: Wild Birds

By: Terry Overbeek

Birding The Baker Sanctuary Near Austin, Texas: Travis Audubon Society's Preserve is Home to Over 100 Bird Species

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Bird Toys: An Essential Component of Pet Bird Care

In: Pet Birds

By: Ian Dutton

Recognizing the Northern Yellow-shafted Flicker: One of American’s Largest and Most Distinctive Woodpecker Species

In: Wild Birds

By: Marie Thomas

Birding Lost Maples State Natural Area in Texas: Park West of San Antonio Features Bigtooth Maples and Lots of Birds

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Florida Everglades Big Cypress Birdwatching Trip: Tips on Where and When to View South Florida Specialty Bird Species

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Birding the Overland Park Arboretum in Kansas: Botanical Gardens Near Kansas City Harbor Birds in Woodland Setting

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

Conure: Choosing the Right Type as a Pet

In: Pet Birds

By: Ian Dutton

Citron Crested Cockatoos: Exotic Birds from the Island of Sumba

In: Pet Birds

By: Michael McGrath

Finding The Golden-Cheeked Warbler In Texas: Endangered Bird Nests in the Austin-San Antonio Hill Country

In: Bird Watching

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

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