Anne Hay

December 6, 2020

12 Days of Christmas and Its Birds

It’s likely you are familiar with the carol, “Twelve Days of Christmas.” Moreover, you have probably sung it. But, have you ever…

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November 17, 2020

Turkeys, Thanksgiving, and Our National Bird

10 Interesting Facts About Turkeys 1) Did you know turkeys have a name sake? Turkey vultures received their common name because their…

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October 6, 2020

Spiders, Webs, and Birds

Many small birds utilize spider’s webs as they go about their daily lives. Although webs can bring benefits, they also present hazards….

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August 31, 2020

Vultures: Fallacies and Truths

Charles Darwin was certainly not impressed with Turkey Vultures when he first saw them. He noted, “These disgusting birds, with their bald,…

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Head and shoulders of a large Golden Eagle
July 14, 2020

Eagle Size, Taxonomy, and Exceptions

When people think of eagles, they generally think of a large bird. If asked, “what makes an eagle different from a hawk?”…

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Peregrine Falcon in Flight
January 28, 2020

Adaptations For the Speedy Life Style of Peregrine Falcons

How Speedy is a Peregrine? Peregrine Falcons are speedy birds that are popular with bird watchers and falconers all over the world….

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