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Birds: Stories and Lore
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If you want a deeper understanding of birds , get to know some as individuals. As you become familiar with certain particular birds, you will gain insight about the whole species.
Here are some stories that involve interaction between human beings and free, wild birds.
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Bluebirds Love Mealworms
They're crazy about them. The author offered mealworms on top of the birdhouse, and a few days later the bluebirds were nesting there. Here's a story of communication between bird and woman. |
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The Calculus of Spring
At a certain moment in March, spring will arrive. Few events in life are so satisfyingly mathematical. But by my reckoning as an Iowan, spring begins with the first song of an American robin. |
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Storm of Woodpeckers
Red-bellied Woodpeckers enjoy the abundance of the oak grove and face its hazards as they raise their young. Here is the story of one nest in one grove in one spring. |
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The Precocious Killdeer
Some birds hatch with their running shoes on. Seeing baby killdeer is one of the keenest pleasures of summer. Here's how to find them by watching the behavior of the adults. |
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What Good Is a Life List?
Many birders note down the date and place each time they spot a species for the first time. The list becomes a chronicle of one's life. Here the European robin embodies a girlhood hitchhiking trip in England. |
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More Bird Stories
Birdwatching is your lifetime ticket to the theater of nature
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Understanding what birds are doing:
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