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On our latest show (#1,115 Nov. 8): birds as dinosaurs, and pigeons as heroes (plus a California coast audio postcard). Hear it here.
New species of ground-dwelling bird, the largest of its kind, identified in same cave as Homo floresiensis
Bird fossils are often overlooked in the search for mammal fossils, but in Indonesia, someone paid attention. (11/10)
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch might be changing the color of the ocean
Satellite data suggests water in and around the huge area filled with human-made debris has become more blue-green over the past two decades. Computer simulations suggest microplastics are to blame, but researchers need samples to confirm their hypothesis. (11/12)
Birds can get jet lag
Seabirds can suffer jet lag after long flights overseas, according to a new study led by Oxford University. This brief video explains how scientists figured this out and why it matters. (10/3)
11 days of non-stop flight: the endurance of the Bar-tailed Godwit
The Bar-tailed Godwit is remarkably adapted to long, strenuous flying. Unlike some migratory birds, it is not equipped for water landings, so it has to stay on the wing for the entire journey. (11/5)
Two crows outsmarted humans in a surprising brain test
A new study shows how birds make remarkably fast choices with brains unlike our own. (11/9)
The Ontario Feederwatch Cam
One of our favorite webcams! Let it serve as a reminder that Project Feederwatch has started, so it's time to pick out your spot and start counting. (11/11)
Join a hawk watch today
It's raptor migration season! There’s still time to participate in counts in many North American regions. Learn more about HawkWatch International at the link below. (10/2)
Seven condors released into the wild in northern California
The California condor, the largest land bird in North America, has made a remarkable recovery from fewer than two dozen worldwide in the early 1980s to over 600 today. You can read or listen to this hopeful story about three more birds being added to the wild population. (10/27)
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Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.