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Science and studies in ornithology; focused on waterbirds, grassland birds, and wrens.

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Shifts in breeding phenology for Cassin’s Sparrow (Peucaea
cassinii) over four decades. 2025. Schnase, J. L., M. L. Carroll, P. M. Montesano, and V. A. Seamster.
Journal of Field Ornithology 96(3):3. doi.org/10.5751/JFO-...

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Cassin's Sparrow (Peucaea cassinii) Idaho Fish and Game
October 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Annual Moisture Levels Drive Population Dynamics Across the Breeding Range of a Declining Waterbird.
A. E. Mckellar, S. A. Flemming, and A. C. Smith
Waterbirds 48 (2), 1-14. (6 September 2025) doi.org/10.1675/063....

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Black Terns (Chlidonias niger)on nest, always a fan favorite,
October 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Shorebird Use of the Lower Colorado River Delta During Migration by T. D. Meehan, et al.
Waterbirds 48 (2), 1-12. (4 September 2025) doi.org/10.1675/063....
October 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Avian Composition in Selected Wetlands Within the Hadejia-Jamaare River Basin, Nigeria. 2025.
Hafiz Adam Abdullahi, et al.
Waterbirds 48 (1), 1-9, (19 June 2025) doi.org/10.1675/063....

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Black Heron (Egretta ardesiaca)
June 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Keeping a watch on neighbors: social vigilance in Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) nesting colonies. 2025.
Ahmed, P., and A. J. Urfi.
Journal of Field Ornithology 96(2):6.
doi.org/10.5751/JFO-...

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Iseebirds: The Painted Stork needs no painting!!
June 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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An examination of iris color variation in Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) relative to sex and age. Young, K. E. et al. 2025. Journal of Field Ornithology 96(2):4.
doi.org/10.5751/JFO-...
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Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus)
June 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Can Artificial Light Deter Nocturnal Predators at Common Tern Nesting Sites? An Experimental Study. 2025. W. E. Jackson, et al. Waterbirds 47 (4), 1-9, (21 February 2025) doi.org/10.1675/063....
Common and Forester's terns. Chicago Bird Alliance
June 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Prairie dog towns increase grassland bird diversity at the landscape scale. 2024. Alex J. Haun, R. Andrew Dreelin, Andy J. Boyce. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology 136 (2), 209-219, (26 June 2024)
doi.org/10.1676/23-0...

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Eastern Montana grasslands.
May 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Sensitivity of North American grassland birds to weather and climate variability. 2024. S. B. M. Nelson, C. A. Ribic, N. D. Niemuth, J. Bernath-Plaisted, and B. Zuckerberg. Conservation Biology 38:1 e14143

doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

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May 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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The Current Status and Distribution of the Least Tern Breeding in the Gulf of California, México
Thomas P. Ryan, et al. 2025. Waterbirds 47 (4), 1-17
(18 March 2025)
doi.org/10.1675/063....
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Least Tern pair feeding chick. Photo by Ray Hennessy, Shutterstock ABC's Bird Library ›Least Tern "Smallest Fisher" https://abcbirds.org/bird/least-tern/
April 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Effectiveness of stewardship and management strategies to
conserve coastal bird populations in the northern Gulf of Mexico: a literature review. Fuller, J. L., et al. 2025. Journal of Field Ornithology 96(1):7.
doi.org/10.5751/JFO-...
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Gulf restoration National Audubon Society photo
April 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Using remote sensing to identify habitat for wintering Henslow's Sparrows (Centronyx henslowii). 2024.
Sierra A. Moore, Abigail W. Dwire, Thomas J. Prebyl, Todd M. Schneider, Elizabeth A. Hunter.
The Wilson Journal of Ornithology 136 (4). (6 Dec 2024)
doi.org/10.1676/23-0...

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Henslow's Sparrow (Ammodramus henslowii) taken at Michigan Wetland Management District, Schlee Waterfowl Protection Area. Photo: Hudgins, Jim. USFWS
March 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Nest predation and daily survival rates of three Hawaiian endemic species. 2024. Works, A. J., L. Nietmann, T. Shimabukuro, K. Harmon, J. A. Botet Rodriguez, and M. R. Price.
Journal of Field Ornithology 95(4):5. doi.org/10.5751/JFO-....

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ʻAlae ʻula (Hawaiian Common Gallinule Gallinula galeata sandvicensis). Photo by Keri Rouse
March 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Nest site selection of Dusky and Hammond’s flycatchers over an elevational gradient. Purcell, K. L. 2024. Journal of Field Ornithology 95(4):7.
doi.org/10.5751/JFO-...

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March 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Used to Assess Performance of Automated Detection and Audio Deterrent System for Reducing Wind-Turbine Collison Risk for Golden Eagles. 2025.J. P. Smith, et al.
Journal of Raptor Research 59 (1), 1-21, (10 Jan 2025) doi.org/10.3356/jrr2...
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Golden Eagle on Seedskadee NWR, Wyoming Golden Eagle(Aquila chrysaetos) Contact: mailto:nctcimages@fws.gov Creator:Koerner, Tom, USFWS USFWS Mountain-Prairie Region
March 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Long-Term Changes in Nesting Raptor Communities after Construction of Wind Power Projects
J. W. Watson, S. P. Cherry, G. J. McNassar, R. P. Gerhardt, I. N. Keren. 2024.
Journal of Raptor Research 59 (1), 1-14, (21 Nov 2024) doi.org/10.3356/jrr2...
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Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service https://www.fws.gov/species/ferruginous-hawk-buteo-regalis
March 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Use of alternate upland nesting habitat reduces brood parasitism in an endangered bird. Clark, K. B., and K. Ferree. 2025. Avian Conservation and Ecology 20(1):7.
doi.org/10.5751/ACE-...
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Least Bell's Vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) Contact: mailto:nctcimages@fws.gov Creator: Peterson, B. Moose US Fish and Wildlife Service A Least Bell's Vireo brings food to her young nestled away in a well hidden nest.
March 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Population trends and vital rates for the American
Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus pitanay) in Central Chile. 2025. Thomson, R. F., M. A. Vukasovic, I. N. Santander, and C. F. Estades. 2025. Journal of Field Ornithology 96(1):3.
doi.org/10.5751/
JFO-00597-960103
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American Oystercatcher with chicks. US National Park Service Creator: Auburnxc Copyright: CC: Attribution
March 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Grasslands in the Northern Prairie region support a diverse assemblage of migrant birds and facilitate fattening during migratory stopover. 2025.
Amy C West, David L Swanson
Ornithological Applications, Volume 127, Issue 1, 5 Feb 2025.
doi.org/10.1093/orni...

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Meadowlark signing in prairie
February 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Breeding Ammospiza nelsoni (Nelson’s Sparrow) exploits both saltmarsh and hayfields in northern habitats. 2025.
Kiirsti C Owen and others
Ornithological Applications, Volume 127, Issue 1, 5 February 2025
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February 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Nest predators and a possible distraction display of the Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes). 2024.
Yume Imada, Yudai Tanoue, Gen Morimoto
The Wilson Journal of Ornithology 136 (4), 479-484, (6 Dec 2024)
doi.org/10.1676/23-0...
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February 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Below is a map by USGS documenting known cases; it was updated regularly. Please read, follow along carefully and take precautions to protect birds as migration begins in the southern areas.
There is no transmission human to human, yet.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Assessing Shorebirds Passage and Wintering on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. 2024. Mohd Ros Effendi, Nur Munira Azman, Mohd Nasir Azizan, Wan Juliana Wan Ahmad, Mohammad Saiful Mansor
Waterbirds 47 (3), 1-10, (28 Dec 2024) doi.org/10.1675/063....
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January 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Population estimates and land cover use of wintering
Mountain Plovers in Texas. 2025. J. E. Lyons, B. Andres, K. L. Stone, A. K. Pierce, and K. Kruse. 2025. Journal of Field Ornithology 96(1):1.
doi.org/10.5751/JFO-...
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Mountain Plover US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
January 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Breeding habitat loss linked to declines in Rufous Hummingbirds. 2024. K. M. Jefferys, M. G. Betts, W. D. Robinson, et al. 2024.
Avian Conservation and Ecology 19(2):2.
doi.org/10.5751/ACE-...

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January 10, 2025 at 4:49 AM