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Birds might not have magnetic compasses for homing afterall

We’ve all wondered how they do it at some point in our lives. We’ve wondered how homing pigeons can find their way to specific destinations or how Northern Wheatears can…

Make a positive impact by drinking bird-friendly coffee

For many people, the routine of sipping a cup of coffee while admiring the birds fluttering about their bird feeder is a great start to the morning. However, while you’re…

Scotts Miracle-Gro pleads guilty to knowingly poisoning bird seed

Over the past few weeks, pretty disturbing news has come out that Scotts Miracle-Gro knowingly violated US federal laws by manufacturing and selling poisoned bird seed for an incredible two…

Beware of salmonella poisoning at bird feeders

According to Oregon Live, there’s been an outbreak of salmonella poisoning throughout the Portland metropolitan area as local residents are reporting more dead and dying birds around feeders. While salmonella…

This year’s Great Backyard Bird Count results are in

When you’re trying to study a group of animals that number into the billions, it’s hard to do it without the help of the average citizen. Luckily, this year the…