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Bald Eagles Nesting At Heinz Refuge For Fourth Year In A Row

The bald eagles at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia are spending a lot of time on the nest — waiting for new life to emerge.

2013/02/26

(credit: Collection, Wagner Free Institute Of Science Library)

Presentation Features Birds’ Courtship Rituals

As you make plans for Valentine’s Day, you might want to look to the birds and bees for some inspiration. Head to The Wagner Free Institute of Science for what they’re calling ‘pOrnithology’.

2013/02/05

Pesticide Causes Birds To Fall From Sky In New Jersey

A pesticide used legally by a farmer has caused birds to fall from the sky in Millville, New Jersey.

2012/08/14

What To Watch For At Eagles Training Camp

The veterans are at Lehigh, and Eagles training camp has begun. Here’s a rundown of what to look for.

2012/07/26

When Droppings Sprout

You can find things growing in the strangest places sometimes – a cherry tree by a lamppost, or some vine winding up through an azalea. Ever wonder why?

2012/06/25

Baby Peregrine Falcons Stall Installation Of AC Casino’s New Signs

Tuesday was to be the day that The Atlantic Club put up signs letting the world know the new name of the Atlantic City casino.

2012/06/05

(franklin institute's red-tail hawk) (credit: the franklin institute)

‘Stepdad’ Steps In To Take Care Of Franklin Institute’s Red-Tailed Hawk Babies

Bird-watchers keeping tabs on the nest of Red-tailed Hawks at the Franklin Institute have reason to rejoice: The mother hawk has allowed an unattached male to bring food to her babies.

2012/05/09

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Trio Of Baby Red-Tailed Hawks Now Nest At Franklin Institute

There’s a trio of babies in the Red-tailed Hawk nest at the Franklin Institute. The last egg hatched Monday morning.

2012/04/23

Pick-A-Side: Which Is Your Favorite Thing About Spring?

2012/03/19

Endangered Species Act Faces Cuts That Could Endanger Local Wildlife

The Endangered Species Act may itself be endangered, say its supporters, targeted with death by a thousand cuts.

2011/12/18

Birds And Boys Will Be Huge!

By Merrill Reese: Ok my least favorite weekend has passed and its time to get back to business. I love the build up to big games and when that big game is Eagles vs. Dallas […]

2011/10/24

Hundreds Of Bird Enthusiasts Flock To The 28th World Series Of Birding In New Jersey

More than 400 different types of birds regularly nest there, and another 130 stop off as part of migratory flights. That’s why organizers say the Garden State is the perfect home for the premiere competition for bird watchers everywhere.

2011/05/15