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Wild Things: An end to badger culls

The UK government plans to end badger culling by 2029, which is a significant shift in wildlife protection policy.
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Winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024

Patricia Homonylo won the Bird Photographer of the Year competition with a conservation-focused image addressing the threat to birds in urban settings.

Pest control for birds: How to safeguard your business premises - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Birds can be both enjoyable and a nuisance; effective pest control is necessary for managing bird populations in urban business settings.

Winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024

Patricia Homonylo won the Bird Photographer of the Year competition with a conservation-focused image addressing the threat to birds in urban settings.

Pest control for birds: How to safeguard your business premises - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Birds can be both enjoyable and a nuisance; effective pest control is necessary for managing bird populations in urban business settings.
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#nature

Nature Notes: Swallows made my summer

Swallows and housemartins thrived this summer due to increased insect prey, highlighting their adaptability and resilience.
Observing swallows and housemartins provided an extraordinary wildlife experience.

Lab of Ornithology visitor center celebration set for Sept. 14 | Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology celebrates its redesigned Visitor Center with a free event featuring interactive exhibits and bird-related activities.

Nature Notes: Swallows made my summer

Swallows and housemartins thrived this summer due to increased insect prey, highlighting their adaptability and resilience.
Observing swallows and housemartins provided an extraordinary wildlife experience.

Lab of Ornithology visitor center celebration set for Sept. 14 | Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology celebrates its redesigned Visitor Center with a free event featuring interactive exhibits and bird-related activities.
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About birds: Social learning, not environment, influences their nests

Birds exhibit cultural diversity in nest-building practices influenced by social learning rather than genetic factors or environmental conditions.

Hens appear to blush when scared or excited, researchers find

Hens have the ability to blush and show facial expressions, indicating emotions similar to humans and other mammals.

Why So Many Savanna Animals Mate for Life

Many species on the savanna exhibit monogamy and mate for life.
Monogamous pairs in the animal kingdom share deep, lasting connections that help them survive in harsh environments.

About birds: Social learning, not environment, influences their nests

Birds exhibit cultural diversity in nest-building practices influenced by social learning rather than genetic factors or environmental conditions.

Hens appear to blush when scared or excited, researchers find

Hens have the ability to blush and show facial expressions, indicating emotions similar to humans and other mammals.

Why So Many Savanna Animals Mate for Life

Many species on the savanna exhibit monogamy and mate for life.
Monogamous pairs in the animal kingdom share deep, lasting connections that help them survive in harsh environments.
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Shore Birds

Merwin's poetry captures the beauty of birds while lamenting humanity's role in environmental destruction.

Exhibition explores how birds evolved from dinosaurs

The exhibition at the Natural History Museum explores the evolution of birds from dinosaurs, showcasing evolutionary adaptations and highlighting the secrets of avian survival.

Planting a Garden for the Birds

Birds in the garden provide multiple benefits and can be attracted through birdfeeders or planting bird-friendly gardens with native plants.
#animals

Watch the UC Berkeley peregrine falcons live

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Watch the UC Berkeley peregrine falcons live

Reader support is crucial for Berkeleyside to remain free and accessible to the community.
Donations help provide reliable and independent reporting for the people of Berkeley.

Watch the UC Berkeley peregrine falcons live

Berkeleyside relies on reader support to remain free for everyone in our community.
Donations help provide reliable, independent reporting for Berkeley residents.

Watch the UC Berkeley peregrine falcons live

Reader support is crucial for Berkeleyside to remain free and accessible to the community.
Donations help provide reliable and independent reporting for the people of Berkeley.
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Antarctica's Penguins Could Be Devastated by Avian Influenza

Scientists fear that a novel pathogen, potentially H5N1 avian influenza, could devastate colonies of marine mammals and birds in Antarctica.
The virus has already caused outbreaks in nearby islands, and scientists believe it is only a matter of time before it spreads to Antarctica.

An ornithological phenomenon: Warren resident finds fledging fame for bird videos on TikTok

Tom Myers is a teacher who loves birdwatching and sharing his sightings on TikTok.
He enjoys kayaking to search for birds in his area.
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Britain's loudest bird with 'booming foghorn' call makes comeback in London

London's Wetland Centre has seen an increase in the population of bitterns, a secretive bird known for its booming call.
The bitterns' population has grown from 30 breeding pairs to over 200, thanks to the undisturbed reedbeds provided by the Wetland Centre.
Bitterns were pushed to the brink of extinction in Victorian times due to the draining of their reedbed homes for reservoirs.

Opinion: Bird Flu is a Problem. The Way We Deal With it is Cruel - Modern Farmer

Bird lover's upbringing led to diverse bird experiences.

Britain's loudest bird with 'booming foghorn' call makes comeback in London

London's Wetland Centre has seen an increase in the population of bitterns, a secretive bird known for its booming call.
The bitterns' population has grown from 30 breeding pairs to over 200, thanks to the undisturbed reedbeds provided by the Wetland Centre.
Bitterns were pushed to the brink of extinction in Victorian times due to the draining of their reedbed homes for reservoirs.

Opinion: Bird Flu is a Problem. The Way We Deal With it is Cruel - Modern Farmer

Bird lover's upbringing led to diverse bird experiences.
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Wildfire Smoke Is Dangerous for Humans. It's Even Worse for Birds.

Birds are highly sensitive to particle pollution and will go to great lengths to avoid it.
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