A pair of research studies led by the Argonne National Laboratory have demonstrated how “ecovoltaic” installations in the ...
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Fear of Snakes Exploited by Birds To Protect Nests
Snakeskin decor is a bold interior design choice—but for some birds, it's literally a matter of life and death. This is the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found ...
A pair of research studies led by the Argonne National Laboratory have demonstrated how "ecovoltaic" installations in the midwestern United States are home to more bird and bat activities than nearby ...
If you’re lucky enough to enjoy a warm slice of cherry pie this holiday, you should probably thank this bird. It’s an ...
No one wants poop on their cherries. Farmers in northern Michigan could get some help on this fecal matter from some ...
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How to Identify a Townsend’s Solitaire Bird
What Does a Townsend’s Solitaire Look Like? This relatively under-the-radar bird can be tricky to tell apart from other small, grayish birds, but there are a few key features birders can look for.
Indiangrass ( Sorghastrum nutans) is a prairie grass native to southeastern North America. "It provides cover year-round for ...
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Tiny Falcons Are the New Food Safety Patrol in Cherry Orchards
Improvements in pest damage were confirmed by bird poop. The researchers surveyed cherry branches, counting fecal deposits.
Kestrel nest boxes in orchards keep birds away from cherries, reducing fruit damage and lowering the risk of contamination ...
Robins are one of Cumbria’s most familiar winter sights. From Barrow’s back gardens to the wooded edges of Windermere, the bright flash of a red breast remains a guaranteed garden visitor through the ...
Up to a billion birds die annually from window strikes—see why it happens and actionable ways to protect them.
Discover how kestrels deter smaller birds from eating fruits and spreading Campylobacter bacteria from their droppings on ...
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