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The mysteries of The Magic Stump
An Illinois farm field--and an old Osage Orange tree--attract a phenomenal variety of raptors.
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Bob Dolgan
Great expectations: Piping Plovers stir high hopes
The Great Lakes Piping Plover preview edition.
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A secretive flier arrives by moonlight
Woodcock's return is one of the early signs of spring.
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The Great Salt Lake is dying; One of America's largest shorebird refuges is drying up
Persistent drought conditions in northern Utah have put the Great Salt Lake at an all-time low, and the birds are paying the price.
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Isoo O'Brien
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Glass half-full: collision response one to celebrate
Migration was safer this past fall.
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Great Horned Owls become proud parents after all
A saga started on a gloomy November night on the Northwest Side of Chicago
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Spring arrival dates for common birds
Getting through the February doldrums.
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It's wise to be thoughtful around owls
It’s the time of year to re-visit some of the guidelines for engaging with owls in the field.
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A fresh sound of spring
Sparrow's energetic song is a welcome sign.
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What I did this summer, aka neighborhood birding
What would you do if you had a million dollars?
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Shear will: A record year concludes with state first
Tarik Shahzad topples county mark in stunning fashion.
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Stump is magical again: Prairie Falcon returns for 14th year
Single stump in a farm field remains a mysterious wintering locale.
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