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American Avian Conservation & Research Institute: July 2011

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Tuesday, July 05, 2011. Innovative designs, based on nature, may make wind energy even more environmentall-friendly to wildlife as discussed in this article from Discovery News. Posted by Casey Tucker. Friday, July 01, 2011. Wind Energy May Not Be As Bad for Birds; Bats on the Other Hand. State study details turbine bat and bird deaths. Updated: 06/29/2011 05:27:39 PM EDT. And 1,680 birds each year. We don't really have...

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American Avian Conservation & Research Institute: Autumn Leaves are for the Birds: A Preliminary Study of Red Autumn Foliage & An Insectivorous Migratory Bird Species

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Autumn Leaves are for the Birds: A Preliminary Study of Red Autumn Foliage and An Insectivorous Migratory Bird Species. In addition to plant-predator hypotheses plant physiologists have proposed that color change in autumn foliage serves a physiological purpose for the tree. 8226;Color as Signal to Insect Leaf Predators/Parasites. Archetti (2008) illustrates that weak trees also produce bright co...

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American Avian Conservation & Research Institute: February 2014

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Friday, February 07, 2014. As The American Avian Conservation and Research Institute continues to develop and our focus narrows, our need for better tools, resources, and need for virtual presence is also increasing. As a result we've found a new online host that allows us to capitalize on our limited programming skills, and even more limited funds. You can find our new website by clicking here. So go check it out now!

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American Avian Conservation & Research Institute: New Animated Bird Movie--This Spring

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Tuesday, February 08, 2011. New Animated Bird Movie- This Spring. Coming this April is a new animated movie, titled " Rio. By the creators of the " Ice Age. Like the movie " Happy Feet. This upcoming movie uses characters based on real bird species, catchy music, and vivid animation to tell an interesting story and address conservation issues. And the Hyacinth Macaw. Posted by Casey Tucker. The Wilson's Warbler is the s...

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Friday, July 01, 2011. Scientists look for surviving Eskimo curlew birds. By Yereth Rosen ANCHORAGE, Alaska Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:34pm EDT. ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( Reuters. Federal scientists are on the lookout for the Eskimo curlew. As they work to determine if the elusive shorebird last seen two decades ago still exists. The agency, which made its announcement in the Federal Register. But the birds died off in drastic number...

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American Avian Conservation & Research Institute: December 2008

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Tuesday, December 09, 2008. Holiday Gift Ideas for Bird Conservationists. The onslaught of the holiday shopping season has begun and you might be wondering what gift is just right for a loved one. Save yourself some time and energy and use the American Avian Conservation Association’s holiday gift guide below to help you choose the perfect gift for the birdwatcher in your life. 8226; Nest boxes. 8226;Gift memberships to...

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American Avian Conservation & Research Institute: Wind Energy May Not Be As Bad for Birds; Bats on the Other Hand...

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Friday, July 01, 2011. Wind Energy May Not Be As Bad for Birds; Bats on the Other Hand. State study details turbine bat and bird deaths. Updated: 06/29/2011 05:27:39 PM EDT. PITTSBURGH—Wind turbines in Pennsylvania kill an estimated 10,500 bats. And 1,680 birds each year. According to a report from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. That's an average of 25 bats and four birds. At each of the state's 420 turbines. We don'...

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American Avian Conservation & Research Institute: More Evidence that Birds Can Adapt to Urban Noise Conditions

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Tuesday, February 08, 2011. More Evidence that Birds Can Adapt to Urban Noise Conditions. A new study by researchers from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales shows that House Finches are capable of making short-term adjustments to their vocalizations in urban environments, which typically are louder than more natural environments. Doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2010.0437. North Americ...

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American Avian Conservation & Research Institute: November 2008

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Thursday, November 06, 2008. The Election is Over.Now What? The mud-slinging has ceased and the ballots are counted (mostly). Now it's time to think about what to do with all of the flyers, signs, posters, and other products sent out by the various politicians and their respective political parties. Posted by Casey Tucker. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Contact the American Avian Conservation Association. Birds in Forested...

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American Avian Conservation & Research Institute: Cats, Birds, & Catbirds...

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Our mission is to promote the art of bird conservation through science and education. Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Cats, Birds, and Catbirds. By researchers with the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Illustrates the impacts that outdoor cats can have on the survival of Gray Catbird young. How Many Dead Birds? Ecological interactions between birds and cats. While direct predation on birds is what we think about when we think about bird-cat ecological interactions, we must remember that cats can affect birds ...