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Lights Out for Birds – Protect Their Journeys

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Spring is in the air and so are millions of migrating birds flying across the U.S. Intense lights can attract and disorient birds, drawing them into the dangers of cities. Every year close to a billion birds die in building collisions in the U.S. and Canada alone. With Texas home to several bright cities along the critical central flyway, BirdCast has made a mission of asking building owners, businesses, developers, and homeowners to turn off nonessential lights during peak migration time.

Virtual Beastly Ball 2021 is on June 5, and You’re Invited!

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This year’s Beastly Ball gala – the Zoo’s biggest fundraiser of the year – is a virtual party, and everyone’s invited! Join us for a very special live event in support the Zoo’s innovative animal care and global wildlife conservation efforts on June 5, 2021. Hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale, this star-studded evening of fun and philanthropy includes fascinating animal spotlights, an exciting online auction, inspiring conservation stories, and visits from very special guests.

Birds Of Newfoundland-American Coot-Fulica americana

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An American Coot is a rare sighting in Newfoundland, but they may occasionally be seen in lakes and ponds in the province. At close range you may see a small patch of red on an American Coot’s forehead. American Coots eat aquatic plants, beetles, crustaceans, dragonflies, fish, salamanders and tadpoles. Even though the American Coot swims like a duck, it does not have webbed feet like waterfowl or gulls. all of an American Coot’s toes have broad lobes of skin that help it kick through the water. The lobes … Continue