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Bird flu vaccine: How will we know it works?

Although the rise in cases of the H7N9 bird flu in China seems to have slowed, health officials are developing a vaccine against the virus.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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From Bird Brain to 'Urban Birder'

David Lindo turns his awe for winged creatures into a passion for teaching Britain's urbanites to open their eyes to all the birds around them.




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How a hospice in Wales is memorializing children with birdsong

A Wales hospice honors children by memorializing their names in birdsong.




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Scientist creates Frankenstein-like songbird

Mad science? By combining the brains of two different species, one scientist hopes to create a hybrid bird which can be taught to sing.



  • Research & Innovations

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These wind turbines were inspired by hummingbirds

Tyer Wind has based its proposed wind turbines on a hummingbird flapping its wings.




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Scientists had no idea where the world's tiniest flightless bird came from, until now

The Inaccessible Island rail (Atlantisia rogersi) can only be found on a single Atlantic island in the middle of nowhere. Here's how it got there.




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The secret lives of hummingbirds with sword-like beaks

Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding.




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How do hurricanes affect birds?

Research project BirdCast tracks how hurricanes modify birds' migrations over the Atlantic.



  • Climate & Weather

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Baby birds communicate with each other before they even hatch

When faced with danger, embryos warn each other from inside their egg.




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Squirrels rely on birds to let them know when it's safe to go out

Squirrels pay close attention to bird chatter to find out if there's a predator nearby.




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We finally solved the mystery of why this 'boring' bird has such colorful chicks

The American coot is not as boring as it looks. These ducks are hiding some rather mischievous behavior under that boring veneer.




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Some birds watch other birds to see if what they're eating is good ... or gross

Blue tits and great tits keep an eye on how their bird friends react to certain foods.




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46,000-year-old frozen bird uncovered in Siberia

A frozen horned lark bird was discovered in Siberia and is estimated to be 46,000 years old.




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How to track migratory birds near you

These websites can help you figure out which migratory birds will be coming through your area.




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Why you should take a bird's-eye view of the Great Barrier Reef

Follow NASA's lead and explore this natural wonder by air. Scientists working for NASA's CORAL project are embarking on a two-month aerial study.




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How fake chimneys can help save birds

With hollow dead trees and masonry chimneys disappearing fast, chimney swifts need all the help they can get. These fake chimneys can help them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This rare songbird is back from the brink, thanks to the Endangered Species Act

The Kirtland's warbler was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but now the bird has recovered and is coming off the endangered species list.




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6 ways to protect bats and birds from wind turbines

Wind turbines can kill birds and bats, but they don't have to. Here are a few ways to help them coexist.




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These birds prove you don't need a big brain for a complex social life

Multilevel societies had only been found in big-brained mammals. Then researchers studied the vulturine guineafowl.




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Black-throated finch wins 2019 Australian bird of the year

The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists say.




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Free bird: Thanksgiving turkey pardons

U.S. presidents haven't always pardoned their Thanksgiving turkeys, but in recent years the surreal ceremony has become an American tradition.




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How to help hummingbirds in winter

If you leave a hummingbird feeder out in winter, will it help the birds or tempt them not to migrate?




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Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

The 2020 Great Backyard Bird Count is a 4-day event when "citizen scientists" can enjoy nature while keeping tabs on local bird populations.




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White House proposes no penalty for 'incidental' killing of migratory birds

The move would weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.




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Feeding bluebirds might help them in a surprising way

Extra food seems especially helpful early in the breeding season, according to a new study.




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Captn Salsas Grill Roasted Yard Bird

Delicious golden brown moist and tender, some of the best melt in your mouth grill roasted chicken you will ever eat.




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New QuickBooks Online Guides from 30 Bird Media

Recently, Microsoft Office has introduced a new, online-based version of QuickBooks. 30 Bird's QuickBook guides make getting started with the program fast and simple.




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Now Undergraduate & Graduate-Level Students Can Qualify For The Hummingbird Loans Winter Scholarship Program

Hummingbird Loans company at https://www.hummingbirdloansz.com has launched their new Winter Scholarship Program to help business and finance students with a $1000.




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Bel Trading & Consulting Ltd. is Enhancing its Bird Collision Avoidance System to Provide Additional Protection From Civil Drones

Bel Trading & Consulting Ltd have now moved to a next step to enhance our system also for protection against low-flying civilian drones which also pose a great threat when operating in areas near airport and air bases.




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Doctor Johnson from Birdneck Animal Hospital Awarded the Certificate of Accredited Veterinarian

Dr. Wayne M Johnson, VMD at Birdneck Animal Hospital has achieved a new feat in his career with the Accreditation by United States Department of Agriculture.




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Doctor Johnson from Birdneck Animal Hospital Awarded the Certificate of Accredited Veterinarian

Dr. Wayne M Johnson, VMD at Birdneck Animal Hospital has achieved a new feat in his career with the Accreditation by United States Department of Agriculture.




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30 Bird Media Introduces Business Skills Courses for IT Professionals

Sometimes, tech expertise comes at the expense of professional development in other areas. With 30 Bird's soft-skill courses in business writing and telephone skills for technical professionals, students will learn to excel in the workplace.




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Updated Microsoft Office Guides Debut at 30 Bird Media

30 Bird Media makes it easy to keep up with all the latest updates to Microsoft Office. They are releasing seven new software guides in October, covering Access, Office, and Excel.




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Eleanor Flores Launches Book " Bird Dance"

Book Becomes #1 International Best Seller




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Aging Seniors Beat COVID-19 Isolation with Free Birdsong offer, Brain Fitness Games & Video Chat

Birdsong offers eight thousand unique, engaging content experiences, including video chat, music, classic tv shows, videos, travel, and fun brain fitness exercises and memory games.




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Josh Spiegel: Hoping To See Those Blue Angels And Thunderbirds

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds soared over Baltimore on Saturday. Josh Spiegel was determined to get a glimpse. Things did not go as planned.




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Public Invited to Grand Canyon’s Celebrate Wildlife Day Event and Park Dedication as a Globally Important Bird Area

On Saturday, September 13, 2014, Grand Canyon National Park will dedicate the park as a Globally Important Bird Area as part of its 7th Annual Celebrate Wildlife Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/september-2014-wildlife-day.htm




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Birds of the major mainland rivers of southeast Alaska

This publication describes the bird communities of major mainland rivers of southeast Alaska and is based on a review of all known relevant studies as well as recent fieldwork. We synthesized information on the composition, structure, and habitat relationships of bird communities at 11 major mainland rivers. Information on current management concerns and research needs are also included.




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Birds and burns of the interior West: descriptions, habitats, and management in western forests

This publication provides information about prescribed fire effects on habitats and populations of birds of the interior West and a synthesis of existing information on bird responses to fire across North America. Our literature synthesis indicated that aerial, ground, and bark insectivores favored recently burned habitats, whereas foliage gleaners preferred unburned habitats.




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Dangerbird VP/Promotion Roze Braunstein Exits

After a year as DANGERBIRD RECORDS VP/Promotion, ROZE BRAUNSTEIN is out and about and on a walkabout looking for her next promotion, management or marketing opportunity. ROZE's impressive … more




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Angry Birds

Rovio took the world by storm in 2009 with Angry Birds, an international mobile game phenomenon that quickly became the most downloaded game of all time. Over the years, Angry Birds has seen rapid growth and evolved into an entertainment...




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Ladybird Education

The Ladybird Education site, produced by Illustrate Digital, is an international resource of teaching materials to help school children learn English. The large library of Ladybird books can each be unlocked to access more teaching resources and eBook versions of...




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Make your backyard bird feeder and welcoming place

A well-stocked bird feeder is a delight, especially when you are stuck in your house. I have spent many hours watching my feeders. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the view from inside:FOOD There...




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Hummingbird feeder

A system for creating a plurality of sheltered stalls around feeding ports of a hummingbird feeder. The sheltered stalls may be formed by generally V-shaped members having opposed curved wings, one stall being formed beneath abutting wings of two abutting generally V-shaped members. The generally V-shaped members may be supported on mounting hooks which are either integral with or removable from the hummingbird feeder. The sheltered stalls and mounting hooks are red. The system may include the hummingbird feeder. The system deters dominant males from preventing use of the hummingbird feeder by competing hummingbirds.




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Liquid bird feeder

A liquid hummingbird feeder is provided with a liquid container having a sealable top opening and a bottom opening, a liquid tray adapted to immerse the bottom opening in liquid, and a valve mechanism adapted to close the bottom opening to enable the liquid container to be filled through the sealable top opening.




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Birdfeeder and seed dispenser therefor

A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.




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Tube bird feeder

A tube bird feeder comprising a seed tube having a side wall and at least one feed opening in the side wall, a top ring mounted on a top marginal edge of the seed tube, a cover removably engaged with the top ring, at least one perch mounted on the seed tube proximate the feed opening, and a base member removably secured to the seed tube adjacent the bottom marginal edge, the base portion having a protrusion engaging with an aperture in the seed tube proximate the bottom marginal edge.




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Device and method to simulate cooking stuffing in a bird

The present invention provides a device and method for simulating cooking stuffing in a bird, such as a turkey. Stuffing prepared with the device and method of the invention has both the appearance and taste of cooked-in-the-bird stuffing. In addition, the device and method of the invention allows the user to prepare simulated cooked-in-the-bird stuffing at any time, in any quantity and in less time compared to the several hours usually needed to cook stuffing in a bird. The invention, therefore, provides all the benefits of cooked-in-the-bird stuffing without the safety concerns of bacterial contamination when cooked in a bird.




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Opinion: Endangered Bird Couple Returns To Chicago's Shore

Monty and Rose met last year on a beach on the north side of Chicago. Their attraction was intense, immediate, and you might say, fruitful. Somewhere between the roll of lake waves and the shimmer of skyscrapers overlooking the beach, Monty and Rose fledged two chicks. They protected their offspring through formative times. But then, in fulfillment of nature's plan, they parted ways, and left the chicks to make their own ways in the world. Monty and Rose are piping plovers, an endangered species of bird of which there may only be 6,000 or 7,000 in the world, including Monty, Rose and their chicks. They were the first piping plovers to nest in Chicago in more than 60 years. After their chicks fledged, they drifted apart. Rose went off to Florida for the winter, and Monty made his way to the Texas coast. They'd always have the North Side, but were each on their own in a huge, fraught world. And then, just a few days ago, Monty and Rose were sighted again, on the same patch of sand on




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Miranda Lambert Dedicates Live 'Bluebird' to Front Line Workers

"We're praying for you all ... you're all heroes." Continue reading…