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Veery: Superlative Singer

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The enchanting, spiraling notes of a Veery(Catharus fuscescens)’s liquid song recall long golden twilights in summer forests, shaded streams lined with ferns and wildflowers, and quiet woodland paths. A quick glimpse of this superlative singer reveals a plain, unassuming brown and white bird, a bit smaller than a Wood Thrush(Hylocichla mustelina).

The Veery is a species of thrush belonging to a group of talented songsters that includes the Hermit Thrush(Catharus guttatus), Swainson’s Thrush(Catharus ustulatus), Gray-Cheeked Thrush(Catharus minimus), and Bicknell’s Thrush(Catharus bicknelli). Their … Continue

Moths In Our Midst: What They Do And Why It Matters

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This YouTube video was produced by The Canadian Wildlife Federation.

Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation to learn about some of Canada’s moths (and butterflies, too!). Our special guest, Christian Schmidt, Ph.D., a research scientist, will take us into the world of moth biology, how they live and profile some Canadian species. Christian will also share ways we can help these remarkable wild neighbours in our own outdoor spaces.

Canada’s wildlife is facing unprecedented threats. From climate change to habitat loss, pollution, and homes being destroyed by the effects of climate change, brought on by human activity, the once-vibrant ecosystems

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Treat Glass by Day, Dim Lights at Night. Help Prevent Bird Collisions !

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This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.

To learn more and take action, visit our website: https://www.stopbirdcollisions.org/

Each spring, birds take to the skies, migrating across North America from their wintering grounds in Central and South America to reach their breeding destinations.

But for too many, the journey ends in tragedy. Over one billion birds die each year in the U.S. alone from collisions with glass. Disorienting nighttime lighting and untreated windows pose serious threats to these remarkable travelers. Now is the time to act for birds. Dim or turn off non-essential outdoor lights from … Continue