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What is my state bird? - A List of All State Birds (and which states should change)

Each state in the US has selected an avian representative. However, many of these states chose poorly.

What is molt? | Have you seen birds or other animals molting?

Molt is a critical element of the lifecycle of birds, insects, spiders, mammals, and more! Learn the how, when, why, and where of molt.

What is Nyjer seed (or thistle seed)?

Have you ever had a neighbor complain that your finch feeder introduced thistle into their yard?

How long can birds survive without water? | Can drought hurt birds?

Water is the liquid key to the door of all life on Earth. We know birds have high water needs, but how long can they survive without water?

How long can birds survive without food?

I wish I could give you a simple answer, but there is nothing easy about survival. Learn why this is such a complex problem.

Where are the rosies? - An update on the missing rosy-finches of the Rockies

Most winters, rosy-finches show up in the Rocky Mountains in flocks by the thousands. This winter, it has been a different story…

The TRUE Indicator Bird of Spring - Which bird means spring is near?

The American Robin is NOT the indicator of spring for most states. Read on to learn which bird is the harbinger of warmer weather!

Bird Myths: Hairy birds or coconuts?

Bird myths, fables, fiction, and wildly inaccurate stories have been shared about birds for generations. Prepare to get flocked, myths.

The best squirrel deterrent - Stop squirrels at bird feeders with this squirrel repellent

Are squirrels cute and cuddly or fierce and fiendish? I will be the judge. (And I already decided the latter.)

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