FW: eNews: Feeding Birds This Winter? We Wrote This Email for You
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Hi all vanbcbirds members, ? I thought this latest eNewsletter from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology might be of interest, since it features tips on feeding winter birds. ? Colin Clasen Coquitlam, BC ?
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Sent: December-10-19 4:09 AM
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Subject: eNews: Feeding Birds This Winter? We Wrote This Email for You? In this issue: All your feeder questions answered; plus live feeder cams around the U.S.; our holiday gift guide; a quiz bird, and more. | Is this email not displaying correctly?
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| Feeding Birds This Winter? We've Got You Covered?With the right feeder setup, winter can be one of the best—and coziest—seasons for bird watching. Here's a starter pack of our most popular articles on the how, why, and what to do:? - Best feeder??Here's .
- Which foods?? of many common?species.
- Bird food basics. A guide to .
- Water.?It's easy to , even?in winter.
- Sanitation. How and how often to?.
- Survival. How do birds ?
- Squirrels. Our readers' .
- Who's the boss? When 136 species show up at a feeder, ?
- Why do we feed birds anyway? .
Make Sure Your Backyard Birds Count! Join ?this winter. You'll have more fun with your feeders—and help our scientists keep track of changes in bird populations. | Evening Grosbeaks Fill the Screen on Ontario FeederWatch CamA black, white, and gold explosion hit our feeder cam in Manitouwadge, Ontario, recently. We saved the video as a highlight—.
Slow Day in Your Backyard??Enjoy the birds on our live feeder cams:?, eastern birds in Ithaca, New York;??in West Texas; or in Panama. |
Can you identify these gentle creatures? Photo by . Which Species Is This?These graceful birds often come to backyard feeders or sit and coo from nearby trees or fencetops. There are several similar species across North America, so if you need a hint, check out Project FeederWatch's . Then . |
A gift membership gets your loved one the?stunning photography and great stories of Living Bird,?our award-winning magazine. Is There a Bird Lover on Your Holiday List??We can't help you with partridges or pear trees, but this list of holiday gift ideas is the next best thing. From Cornell Lab apparel to in-depth Bird Academy courses, we've got the bird watcher in your life covered. .
Save on Books, Puzzles, Clothing, and More.?The more you give the more you save! Take 15%, 20%, or 25% off when you spend $75, $150, or $250, respectively. Visit the ?and use codes Holiday75, Holiday150,?and Holiday250. Offer valid through December 20. |
Red-shouldered Macaw by . Can Caged Birds Tell Us Where They're From???Every year millions of birds are illegally captured and sold as pets. A lucky few get rescued by wildlife officials—but then how do they get home again? Researchers are beginning to narrow down where some birds come from, by analyzing song "dialects" using our Macaulay Library archive as a reference. More on . | Bipartisan Call for Conservation: Citing on bird population declines, two Democratic and two Republican members of congress are calling for action to bring birds back. .?
Magnificent Milestone:?On Nov. 5, a photo of a thirsty Rivoli's Hummingbird became . Thanks to photographer Steve Boyack and all who contribute to this massive scientific resource!?
December eBirder of the Month Challenge: Submit 20 checklists containing at least one rated photo or sound recording this month, and you could win ZEISS binoculars. . New to eBird? .
Nesting in December? Why not?—It's always nesting season at ?Help us transcribe historic nest observations in this fascinating project at Zooniverse. Coming up: owls, nightjars, and cardinals.
Win a Bird Academy Course:?Every eligible eBird checklist you submit in December gives you a chance to get a $60 gift certificate to our Bird Academy.?.
Job Openings: Come work with us at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology! .
Bird Events, Near and Far: Take flight to one of the many coming up each season. |
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