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Oil spill puts birds at risk

The next victims of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could be the birds that depend on the region’s fertile shorelines, bayous and marshes. In this video from the Discovery Channel, Michael Fry of the American Bird Conservancy talks to Jorge Ribas about the situation and highlights the birds at risk. It’s a very [...]

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Join the Great Backyard Bird Count

Bird watchers coast to coast are invited to take part in the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, Friday, February 12, through Monday, February 15, 2010. Participants in the free event will join tens of thousands of volunteers counting birds in their own backyards, local parks or wildlife refuges. “Taking part in the Great Backyard Bird [...]

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Amazing bird sounds from the lyre bird

Lyre birds mimic the calls of other birds – and chainsaws and camera shutters. David Attenborough presents the lyre bird in this video clip from The Life of Birds. This clever creature is one of the most impressive and funny in nature, with unbelievable sounds to match the beautiful pictures. We hope you enjoy the amazing bird [...]

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