Interesting Articles

Western Gull (21 years old at the time of her rescue) named 2025 Patient of the Year by International Bird Rescue. Arrived wearing a federal leg band, this is an inspiring story of recovery. https://www.birdrescue.org/an-unexpected-winner-western-gull-named-2025-patient-of-the-year/

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Earbirding by Nathan Pieplow and Andrew Spencer:

https://earbirding.com/blog/

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The Secret Life of the Kingfisher link:

https://www.robertefuller.com/blogs/blog/film-secret-life-of-the-kingfisher-discover-wildlife

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From UW – Madison:

https://news.wisc.edu/why-do-birds-make-so-many-different-sounds-a-new-uw-madison-study-gets-at-the-underlying-factors/

Influx of Oiled Grebes in Southern California – International Bird Rescue:
https://www.birdrescue.org/oiled-seabirds-flood-wildlife-center-following-oil-slick-off-southern-california-coast/

Meet The Turkey Vulture – Live Science:

https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/turkey-vulture-the-bird-that-vomits-acid-up-to-10-feet-and-poops-antiseptic-onto-its-legs

Dove vs Pigeon – BBC Wildlife:

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/birds/dove-vs-pigeon-whats-the-difference

Lesser Prairie Chickens lost federal protection, but conservation efforts continue:

https://www.kcur.org/environment-agriculture/2025-12-01/lesser-prairie-chicken-endangered-species-federal-protection