From anhingas and cormorants to the majestic bald eagle, plenty of birds soar over us
The Jacksonville area has well over 200 species of birds. The number varies depending on the season, and many are found along ...
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Reflections in Nature: Mist nets now used for bird trapping instead of birdlime
In last week’s article about mistletoe I wrote how it was used in the making of birdlime. While attending the Ross Leffler ...
Eden Prairie Local News21h
A roadrunner’s struggle in the wild
A greater roadrunner with avian keratin disorder (AKD) reveals the harsh realities of survival and nature’s delicate balance.
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Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
President Joe Biden signed into law legislation sent to him by Congress that amends the United States Code to correct what ...
On Nature: Nuthatches among bird feeder favorites
One of life's little pleasures is to watch birds coming to the feeder in the winter. Frequent visitors to my feeder include cardinals, chickadees, tufted titmice, house finches, downy woodpeckers, ...
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The Bald Eagle Is Finally, Officially Our National Bird—Thanks to This Man
For the Bald Eagle, national bird designation would be a rightful honor and capstone for the protection of a species that survived centuries of persecution while ably symbolizing the nation. Cook ...
The Transylvania Times5d
Celebrating the colors of the northern cardinal
The northern cardinal is one of the most common birds seen around North Carolina. In fact, not only is it our state bird, but ...
Americans confused after bald eagle declared nation's official bird
Americans are all asking the same question after President Joe Biden signed a law declaring the bald eagle as the national ...
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Bald eagle soars to national designation on Minnesota man's wings
The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird recently, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight ...
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The Bald Eagle Just Became America’s National Bird. What Took So Long?
An eagle enthusiast has been lobbying for the designation for years. On Christmas Eve, President Biden signed legislation ...
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Bald eagle finally becomes official US bird
Minnesota resident Preston Cook has long pushed lawmakers to designate the bald eagle as the country’s official bird. He even ...
With Biden's signature, bald eagle officially America's bird
The bald eagle is emblematic of America. It's on coins and bills, graces the Great Seal and inspired conservation efforts ...