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Birds have a nictitating membrane, a third eyelid, that extends up over the eye to protect it in certain conditions. Sharks have a similar membrane.
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April 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Birds have a nictitating membrane, a third eyelid, that extends up over the eye to protect it in certain conditions. Sharks have a similar membrane.
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There are two color morphs of white-throated sparrow, each of which has distinct behavior profiles.
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April 14, 2026 at 10:59 AM
There are two color morphs of white-throated sparrow, each of which has distinct behavior profiles.
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(White-throated sparrow)
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Northern cardinals use their piercing ‘chip’ call as a way to locate their mate.
(Northern cardinal, female plumage)
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(Northern cardinal, female plumage)
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April 12, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Northern cardinals use their piercing ‘chip’ call as a way to locate their mate.
(Northern cardinal, female plumage)
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(Northern cardinal, female plumage)
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Male house sparrows ‘bib’ of black feathers is larger for older and more senior members of flocks.
(House sparrow, male plumage)
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(House sparrow, male plumage)
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April 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Male house sparrows ‘bib’ of black feathers is larger for older and more senior members of flocks.
(House sparrow, male plumage)
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(House sparrow, male plumage)
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Female house finches will often mimic the body language of a starving chick during courtship.
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(House finch, male plumage)
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April 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Female house finches will often mimic the body language of a starving chick during courtship.
(House finch, male plumage)
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(House finch, male plumage)
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The turkey vulture is the most widely distributed of the western hemisphere vultures, with a range extending from southern Canada to the tip of South America.
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April 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The turkey vulture is the most widely distributed of the western hemisphere vultures, with a range extending from southern Canada to the tip of South America.
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House sparrows often dust bathe, throwing dust and soil over themselves to dislodge parasites. They will sometimes defend the depressions they generate while bathing.
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(House sparrow, male plumage)
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April 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM
House sparrows often dust bathe, throwing dust and soil over themselves to dislodge parasites. They will sometimes defend the depressions they generate while bathing.
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(House sparrow, male plumage)
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Eastern bluebirds are actually a species of thrush, making them related to the American robin.
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April 7, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Eastern bluebirds are actually a species of thrush, making them related to the American robin.
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(Eastern bluebird)
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Despite their large stature Great Blue Herons weigh approximately 5 to 6 pounds (2.3 to 2.7 kilograms).
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August 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Despite their large stature Great Blue Herons weigh approximately 5 to 6 pounds (2.3 to 2.7 kilograms).
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There are no recognized subspecies of Eastern kingbird.
(Eastern kingbird)
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(Eastern kingbird)
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August 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
There are no recognized subspecies of Eastern kingbird.
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Many bird species have a nictitating membrane, a secondary eyelid which covers the eye during feeding.
(Common grackle)
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(Common grackle)
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August 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Many bird species have a nictitating membrane, a secondary eyelid which covers the eye during feeding.
(Common grackle)
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(Common grackle)
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Canada geese prefer urban environments in winter as urban areas retain a greater amount of heat.
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July 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Canada geese prefer urban environments in winter as urban areas retain a greater amount of heat.
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Turkey vultures lack a syrinx (a bird’s vocal organ), so their vocalizations consist of primarily of grunts.
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July 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Turkey vultures lack a syrinx (a bird’s vocal organ), so their vocalizations consist of primarily of grunts.
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A group of grackles is called a ‘plague’.
(Common grackle)
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(Common grackle)
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July 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A group of grackles is called a ‘plague’.
(Common grackle)
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The Expedition Store now has stickers! Take home any (or all) of these sticker sets in large or small sizes and take the field with you wherever you go!
All stickers are water and scratch resistant and ship for free by USPS!
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All stickers are water and scratch resistant and ship for free by USPS!
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July 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Expedition Store now has stickers! Take home any (or all) of these sticker sets in large or small sizes and take the field with you wherever you go!
All stickers are water and scratch resistant and ship for free by USPS!
aneighborhoodnaturalist.com/store
All stickers are water and scratch resistant and ship for free by USPS!
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Male gray catbirds have a loud and quiet song. The loud song may last for as long as 10 minutes and is used to establish territory. The quiet is used mostly near the nest and hatchlings and the female may copy its tones back to the male.
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July 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Male gray catbirds have a loud and quiet song. The loud song may last for as long as 10 minutes and is used to establish territory. The quiet is used mostly near the nest and hatchlings and the female may copy its tones back to the male.
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House sparrows were first introduced to the US when 8 pairs were released in Brooklyn, NY in approximately 1851.
(House sparrow, male plumage)
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June 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
House sparrows were first introduced to the US when 8 pairs were released in Brooklyn, NY in approximately 1851.
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(House sparrow, male plumage)
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The American robin population in North America is estimated at over 370 million individuals, more than one bird for every human in America (based on 2019 census).
(American robin)
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(American robin)
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May 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The American robin population in North America is estimated at over 370 million individuals, more than one bird for every human in America (based on 2019 census).
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Eastern kingbirds will aggressively mob predators and scavengers in the area of their nest.
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May 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Eastern kingbirds will aggressively mob predators and scavengers in the area of their nest.
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When not breeding, bluebirds are very social and can associate in flocks of hundreds of individuals.
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May 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
When not breeding, bluebirds are very social and can associate in flocks of hundreds of individuals.
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Red-tailed hawks display size related sexual dimorphism, with females being roughly 25% heavier than males.
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May 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Red-tailed hawks display size related sexual dimorphism, with females being roughly 25% heavier than males.
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One of the 52 subspecies of song sparrow in North America is on the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and is significantly larger than other species.
(Song sparrow)
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(Song sparrow)
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May 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
One of the 52 subspecies of song sparrow in North America is on the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and is significantly larger than other species.
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(Song sparrow)
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Northern mockingbirds can recall a repertoire of over 200 sounds during their lifespan.
(Northern mockingbird)
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May 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Northern mockingbirds can recall a repertoire of over 200 sounds during their lifespan.
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Osprey have small spikes under each talon to help grip their primary prey, fish.
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May 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Osprey have small spikes under each talon to help grip their primary prey, fish.
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Mallard ducks are the ancestors of almost all domestic duck species.
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May 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Mallard ducks are the ancestors of almost all domestic duck species.
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