Tag: citizen science
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Winter Birds: Which Birds Stay in the Cold & How They Survive
Each year, billions of birds migrate south for the winter months, with as many as 400 million birds in flight at the same time in one night over the United States. Migrating not only helps birds avoid harsh winter conditions, but find more reliable food sources and secure locations for mating and raising their young. …
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Birder Do’s and Don’ts: 9 Tips for Respectful Birdwatching
Birdwatching is a calming, engaging activity—and one that’s only grown in popularity in recent years. In fact, as many as 98 million Americans (three out of 10 people) report they’re actively engaged in birding—amounting to a bit over a third of the country’s population! Largely, the rise in this pastime has been linked to a…
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A Christmas Tradition That Counts, Literally
On a cold morning in late December, while most of us are still easing into holiday mode, a different kind of tradition is already underway, binoculars up, ears tuned, notebooks ready. It is the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, now in its 126th year, and it remains one of the longest-running and most meaningful community science…