Decoding Gull Behavior

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

Gulls are excellent communicators, and they can be a ton of fun to watch! Here are a few behaviors you might see while watching gulls.

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With species-by-species identification videos, helpful ID diagrams, and exclusive practice tools for 24 commonly appearing species in … Continue

Deepwater Horizon: A Cautionary Tale

This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

It’s been 15 years since the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf Of Mexico. Thousands of species of birds and other aquatic life were killed or harmed after more than 200 million gallons of oil spilled into one of the wildest places on Earth.

Today, President Trump seeks to reopen our coastal waters to more offshore drilling and roll back environmental protections – making another disaster far more likely.

That’s why we are bringing all our expertise to engage in this process and help decision-makers, and the public know what’s … Continue

Ballad Of National Park Week In Western Pennsylvania – National Park Week 2025

This YouTube video was produced by the National Park Service.

This year’s theme of National Park Playlist celebrates musical connections to national parks and the American story. Are you ready to press play on an amazing visit to a national park? Find a park near you!

From the battlefield of Fort Necessity National Battlefield to the flight path of Flight 93 National Memorial, the national parks of western Pennsylvania preserve the stories of courage, sacrifice, and the shaping of a nation. Join with park rangers celebrating National Park Week at these five parks where history was made as well … Continue