Bird Habitats
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Wetlands are under threat worldwide. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands exists to protect the world's wetlands for plant and animal species, ecosystems, and people. more...
Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge, off the coast of Maine, is home to Atlantic Puffins, Roseate Terns, Great Cormorants, and other breeding seabirds. more...
DDT insecticide caused pesticide poisoning in birds forty years ago. Today it's still with us, along with other toxic pesticides and herbicides that kill birds. more...
Penguins live in the south and have never colonized the North Pole for several reasons. A North Pole penguin is a rare and puzzing phenomenon. more...
Hoffman and Swinburne – Bird Isles
Hoffman Island and Swinburne Island were created in Lower New York Bay to receive, quarantine, and give medical treatment to immigrants. Now they harbor birds. more...
You can improve the appeal of your backyard bird habitat by giving birds a dust bath where they can clean and condition their feathers. more...
Garden Plants That Attract Birds
Gardeners often choose garden plants that are attractive to birds. Here's a sampling of plants of various types that you might use. more...
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