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Watch out for nesting birds in vegetation management
Nesting season has arrived, and Arcata is reminding the community to be careful around the birds. The city asked residents to ...
With leaves gone, birds’ nests easy to spot
This is a great time of year to see birds’ nests. A search for bird nests is like an archaeological dig, without the ground and without the dig. Shrubs and trees are naked, allowing an open ...
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Game birds
Most species nest on the ground although, when possible, they may roost in trees at night. Some of these birds can be found in huge numbers, like the common quail found in the millions across ...
Making a nest a home
It’s nesting season again. For something so basic and so essential to avian life, I believe that the act of nesting is misunderstood by many. Let’s go over some very basic stuff and ...
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Is it ok to throw bird seed on the ground? Ground feeding birds
Bird seed on the ground can get scattered around ... around feeders can disturb nesting birds and potentially lead to nest abandonment. If you have nesting birds nearby, consider temporarily ...
Utah’s most mysterious bird is best researched on Valentine’s Day. Here’s why
Utah biologists have been studying the state’s most elusive bird to learn more about its behavior and how to protect it in ...
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Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators
When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with ...