Anne Hay

Tall snow covered mountains in central Asia with migrating birds in the foreground.
October 15, 2019

The Basics of Bird Migration Part II-Travel Direction, Navigation, Flyways, and Dangers

Click here to read part 1 When thinking of bird migration, many people think of flocks of geese moving in their typical…

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Artic Terns have the longest migration or any animal.
September 17, 2019

The Basics of Bird Migration Part I-Knowing When, Grouping, and How They Prepare

Migration can be one of the most dangerous times in a bird’s life, yet it is intended to improve their long term…

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June 19, 2019

Nest Protection and Defense

In early Spring through the beginning of summer many birds are either incubating eggs or busy feeding hungry hatchlings. During this time,…

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Two Scrub-jays side by side, with one feeding the other.
May 8, 2019

Cooperative Breeding: Helpers at the Nest

Cooperative breeding, also called communal breeding, occurs in about 3% of the world’s bird species. This happens when more than two birds…

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Chiffchaff Gleaning for Insects
May 6, 2019

Hunting Methods of Insect Eating Birds

Insect Diets Insects supplement or make up the major part of the diets of many birds from small perching birds to raptors….

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April 10, 2019

Northern Harriers: The Hawks That Resemble Owls

How Northern Harriers are Similar to Owls A Northern Harrier flies low over the grasslands with a flock of Red-winged Blackbirds following…

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