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On our latest show (#1,012 Nov. 17): Birding by Ear with Donna Posont; listening to the beautiful Lawrence’s Goldfinch; and talkin’ turkey with Mike O’Connor. Hear it here.
The Ontario FeederWatch Cam
If you're disappointed that northern finches probably won't show up at U.S. feeders this winter, have a look at this feeder cam. Grosbeaks and other finches frequent this feeder, which is in such a quiet spot that you can keep your sound up to alert you about the goings-on. This feeder is in the Central time zone. (11/13)
Snails, mussels and seaweed: Boston project aims to bring life to barren seawalls
A pilot project from the Stone Living Lab at the University of Massachusetts Boston aims to make a stretch of urban beach more friendly for marine life by turning part of a seawall into a haven for shellfish and seaweed. (11/11)
Bald Eagles in Florida
This week's Wednesday webcam is the NE Florida Live (NEFL) Bald Eagle cam. When we tuned in about 5:30 Eastern, we saw an eagle with its back to the camera, seemingly contemplating the landscape.Sponsored by the American Eagle Foundation. (11/6)
After 25 years, the Peregrine Falcon faced its first reelection challenge as Chicago’s bird
Back in 1999, there was an actual election held to choose Chicago’s bird, with real ballots and ballot boxes supplied by the Chicago Board of Elections. Some 42,000 votes were cast — more than most alderpeople receive to gain a seat on City Council. (11/5)
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach 2,200 miles from its Antarctic home in historic first
An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government department said Monday. (11/12)
Small fossil has big implications for bird brain evolution
A newly discovered fossil provides the most complete glimpse to date of the brains of the ancestral birds that once flew above the dinosaurs. (11/14)
Plastic on beaches can now be seen from space with new satellite technology
The new satellite imaging system can differentiate plastic on the beach, and may be a valuable tool for future clean-up efforts. (11/4)_
A Fox Sparrow looks for food
Enjoy this slow-motion capture of a Fox Sparrow looking for food in leaf litter using its special hop-rake technique. From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, where you can learn about more birds that do this. (11/7)
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