Explore the hidden lives of familiar birds with Wild Birds Revealed, a new video series by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. From the elusive puffin, to the aerial master, the Tree Swallow, to the unrivaled fisher of the skies, the Osprey—each episode gives you rare access to the hidden lives of familiar birds, filmed by acclaimed wildlife photographers Tim and Russell Laman. 🌊 Dive underwater with puffins in Episode 2 | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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24 hours of non-stop birding with experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Are you ready? | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Get a rare glimpse of Common loons caring for their young. Jessica Laman and her dad, wildlife photographer Tim Laman, captured the early life of hatchlings in "Loons of Mount Desert Island", a short film in this summer's digital edition of Living Bird. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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This gorgeous tropical bird lives only in a 30-mile strip of forest in Brazil. Read the full story and see more images: http://bit.ly/2HOW7rP | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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There's so much more to birds than just identifying them. With a little training in how to interpret bird body language and behaviors, you can transform your birdwatching and open up a rich new connection with nature. For all you lifelong learners out there, Cornell's Bird Academy has created the new online course "Think Like a Bird: Understanding Bird Behavior." Don't miss early-bird pricing on pre-orders now until June 4th! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2rSgKNC | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Take a moment to slow down with the birds. In this sneak peek of our upcoming video series, Backyard Birds Revealed, filmmakers Tim and Russell Laman perform a magic trick, making the flash of a bird landing on a perch into mesmerizing slow motion footage. At normal speed a bird coming in for a landing can seem abrupt or haphazard. But in super slow motion we’re able to see the grace and agility of these take-offs and landings and the nuances in how each species lands. We hope you’re able to tak
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Scientific discovery & conservation action can save birds, and YOUR support is key. Are you with us? | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Together we CAN stop bird declines and prevent further losses. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Birds are counting on science—and YOU—to help them survive. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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The United States' more than 40 million acres of lawn is a huge opportunity to increase bird habitat. You can help! Consider putting in a native plant garden and you'll be taking one of our Seven Simple Actions to Help Birds. #BringBirdsBack Be a voice for birds and spread the word. www.birds.cornell.edu/home/bring-birds-back | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Already experienced with bird photography, and just looking for that final push? How to Photograph Birds in Flight with Melissa Groo is just the online course for you! Check out this preview from the course, just released this weekend! | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Kenya is full of amazing wildlife—giraffes and elephants, ostriches and hornbills. Cornell senior Sarah Toner visited last spring to film and record the abundant wildlife, and to witness field research in progress. Sarah first came to Cornell as part of our Young Birders Event in 2013. Many thanks to sponsor ZEISS Birding for making the Young Birders Event possible over the last decade. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Andy Johnson spent a month this summer capturing beautiful images of the bird life on remote St. Matthew Island, Alaska. Ten years ago, he was a high-school student attending our very first Young Birders Event—now he's a filmmaker in our Conservation Media program. Special thanks to ZEISS Birding, founding sponsor of the Young Birders Event, for 10 years of helping dreams like Andy's come true. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Barn Swallows are the most abundant swallow species on the planet and are found in both hemispheres. In the U.S. and Canada, more than 150 million insect-eating birds like Barn Swallows have vanished in the last 50 years. Overall 1 in 4 birds have been lost. Find out how you can help #BringBirdsBack here: www.birds.cornell.edu/BringBirdsBack Please share this post and be a voice for birds. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Celebrated wildlife photographer Melissa Groo leads you, in more than 33 instructional videos, through guided practice designed to build your confidence in bird photography. Learn about cameras, lenses, tripods, blinds, and other gear. Improve by pushing beyond your camera's auto mode, composing powerful images along the way. Special topics include how to photograph shorebirds and birds in flight. Learn more about our newest Bird Academy course: https://bit.ly/2Yl42XM | Cornell Lab of Ornitholog
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Dedicated to understanding and conserving the world’s wildlife, Cornell Lab of Ornithology opens a window into nature for everyone. Experience the quiet beauty that inspires groundbreaking research and conservation efforts. 🦆 🍂 | Cornell University
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Come meet Dr. Kevin McGowan, our project manager for distance learning and one of the country's leading experts on crows. Head into the fields around Ithaca to see some of the crows Kevin has studied over the last 28 years. The video was made possible by our sponsor Swarovski Optik. Good optics do make for great bird watching—check out our tips on the best binoculars of all brands and price ranges here: http://bit.ly/2eMEN9w | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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The African Grey Parrot is one of the world's most popular pet birds—but that popularity has fueled the capture of millions of the birds from the wild. In the coming weeks, the international CITES conference will decide whether to increase the protection of these birds by essentially banning the export of wild birds. This video provides some background about the issue: | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Stopping the global decline of shorebirds is a major priority for the Cornell Lab. We hope you enjoy this video of an incredible Red Knot gathering in the United Kingdom. To support our work on shorebird conservation, please donate to our cause: http://bit.ly/2DSz52l | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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The majestic Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) hails from the Andes in South America. This hummer takes a hummingbird's long bill to another level! At around four inches, or ten centimeters, its bill is almost the same length as its head, body, and tail combined! The Sword-billed Hummingbird is just one example of the extreme diversity that can be found among the world's 360 species of hummingbirds. Find out more about these fantastic birds in The Wonderful World of Hummingbirds onlin
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With 1 in 4 birds lost since 1970, saving birds is more important than ever. Do one simple thing to help birds migrating through Texas tonight: Turn OUT the LIGHTS. Darker skies can help prevent birds from colliding with buildings and other structures. Click here https://alert.birdcast.info/lightsout to be alerted when high numbers of birds are passing through your area. #bringbirdsback #lightsouttexas #darkskies #birdmigration #migration #conservation | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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The Great Horned Owl Cam is back streaming live from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Follow Athena and her mate as they work to raise their owlets above the Center's bustling gardens. Athena laid one egg on March 6 (more may be coming soon). AND The Barred Owls are back streaming live from their treetop nest box in the backyard of Wild Birds Unlimited's Founder and CEO Jim Carpenter! The female has already laid her first egg of the breeding season on March 5 (more may b
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This self-paced online course includes eight lessons that will grow your appreciation of birds by giving you the tools you need to find, ID, and connect with the birds in your area. Designed for brand new birdwatchers, the material can be enjoyed whether you are exploring from home or heading out into nature. https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/product/joy-of-birdwatching/ Bird Academy courses are online, self-paced, and there is no deadline to complete them. You can return to them for reference o
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Spring migration is underway, and over the next few weeks around a billion birds will migrate through Texas at night. By turning off lights during migration, you can help protect birds from collisions with buildings and other infrastructure: https://birdcast.info/lights-out/ | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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