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• The Unlikely Bird of Paradise

  [12/1/2005 ] When developers threatened to destroy their modern-day Eden, the people of a remote Australian isle hung their hopes on the short, plump, pigeonlike woodhen Read Full Story>

• Bird Behavior Whats New

  [12/1/2005 ] Scientists reveal how certain sparrows and warblers adapt to survive and prosper Read Full Story>

• Where the Eagles Are

  [12/1/2005 ] With bald eagle numbers soaring, you can now see great gatherings of wintering eagles all across the Lower 48 Read Full Story>

• Love Letters at Sea

  [10/1/2005 ] Without the vibrant color of a cardinal or the sweet song of a sparrow, how does a seabird go about attracting its mate? Read Full Story>

• Mississippi Sandhill Crane Update 10-12-05

  [10/1/2005 ] The cranes are pulling through Read Full Story>

• Bases Loaded

  [10/1/2005 ] As sprawl eats up habitat from coast to coast, some of the nation's military installations have become sanctuaries for a surprising number of birds and other wildlife Read Full Story>

• Hovering on the Edge of Existence

  [10/1/2005 ] Captive breeding and a special refuge had begun to revive the Mississippi sandhill crane, which almost became extinct 30 years ago—then along came Hurricane Katrina Read Full Story>

• Ten Great Birding Destinations Part 2

  [10/1/2005 ] Some of the best birding locations are on military bases Read Full Story>

• Ten Great Birding Destinations

  [10/1/2005 ] Some of the best birding locations are on military bases Read Full Story>

• A Call to Arms and a Love Song

  [10/1/2005 ] Two new studies hint at surprising complexities in the language of birds Read Full Story>