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US news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 hours ago

This Small Town in Maryland Is the Perfect Late Fall Getaway-and It's Less Than 2 Hours From Washington, D.C.

Cambridge, Maryland offers historic waterfront charm, abundant wildlife at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, vibrant dining, outdoor activities, and a popular waterfront resort.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A jester in the jungle: my quest to see a baby harpy eagle

Seeing a harpy eagle requires arduous jungle travel through heat, humidity, and obstacles, often for a rare, infrequent sighting of a juvenile bird.
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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Country diary: Eyes to the skies for autumn's mass migration | Lev Parikian

Autumn visible migration brings millions of birds moving seasonally, yet sightings are intermittent and unpredictable despite large-scale, ongoing journeys.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Here's to the birdwatchers! Optimistic, slightly eccentric custodians of wonder and joy and passion and love

Birdwatching is a devoted, community-rooted lifestyle that cultivates wonder, optimism, deep ecological knowledge, and persistent pursuit of rarely seen birds.
Environment
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Tiny Bird From Asia Makes First-Ever California Appearance on Google Campus, Draws Crowds

A Siberian dark-sided flycatcher landed at Mountain View's Charleston Retention Basin, attracting hundreds of birders and highlighting the value of protected urban nature spaces.
Environment
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

One of the Funniest Documentaries of the Year Is Streaming for Free on YouTube

A free, humorous YouTube documentary follows two novice brothers attempting a Lower 48 Big Year, exposing birding's eccentric culture and attracting wide audiences.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Hill Country Park Is One of the Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Texas-and It's Only 3 Hours from Austin

Garner State Park, located in Concan, Texas, about three hours southwest of the Live Music Capital of the World. It's a popular destination for tubers who like to float the Frio River, but come fall, the park dazzles as trees turn from green to golden, orange, and red. Founded in 1941, Garner State Park is one of many parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a program created by President Franklin Roosevelt to combat the unemployment crisis of the Great Depression.
Austin
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How AI can take your birdwatching to the next level

AI-powered Merlin Bird ID identifies birds from live phone audio, making birdwatching more accessible and engaging for younger and casual users.
Science
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Lab of Ornithology hits 2 billion bird sightings, 3 million recordings | Cornell Chronicle

eBird program reached 2 billion bird sightings and 3 million sound recordings, revolutionizing bird observation data collection.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Touch A Truck at the Great Mall in Milpitas on Aug. 23

Touch a Truck event at Great Mall on Aug. 23 features diverse vehicles and personnel, offering families interactive experiences with police, fire, sanitation, and medical teams.
San Francisco
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Hardcore birders and casual sparrow spotters: Science needs you

Volunteers are needed for Project Phoenix to study birds' response to wildfire during the West Coast fire season.
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UK news
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
4 months ago

'I photographed a beautiful rare bird for what may have been the first time'

A leucistic treecreeper, unusually all-white, was photographed in the UK for the first time by Christine Henry in Epping Forest.
Pets
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Mountain View cat freaked out by bully cat next door

To help an anxious cat, create a safe space, provide attention, and consider using calming products like Feliway.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Big Bear eaglet 'hovers' for the first time but still hasn't flown or fledged. What's the difference?

Eaglet Sunny has begun to hover, marking a significant milestone in its development.
Gadgets
fromArchitectural Digest
5 months ago

Design-Forward Smart Bird Feeders That Bring Nature Into Focus

Smart bird feeders enhance birdwatching experience through technology and design, appealing even to novice birdwatchers.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Young country diary: Peregrine v pigeon? There's only one winner | Olivier

The peregrine falcon represents a successful recovery story, thriving in urban environments like London after nearly facing extinction.
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Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

If feeding wildlife is bad, why are we feeding birds?

Feeding wild birds can be good for habitats, but it must be done responsibly to avoid negative consequences.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 months ago

BART Bird Watching Adventure + Bike Ride (North Berkeley)

A second shorter bike ride has been added for birdwatching enthusiasts during the One Book One BART events.
fromFuncheap
6 months ago

BART Bird Watching Adventure + Bike Ride with Obi Kaufmann (Pleasant Hill to Oakland)

Join us bright and early for a fun bike ride and bird watching adventure on BART, showcasing the beauty of the East Bay's natural landscape.
Pets
fromWIRED
6 months ago

Bird Buddy's New Pro Model Is Ready to Use Out of the Box

The Bird Buddy app effectively captures bird activity with innovative features but may lack full reliability in detecting all visits.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

If The Return Of Spring Is Making Your Heart Do Cartwheels, Here Are 36 Products That'll Help You Kick The Season Off The Right Way

The Sweet Feeders hummingbird feeder transforms any window into a vibrant bird observatory, offering joy to bird enthusiasts.
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