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June 26, 2023

Photographer Captures Hunting Prowess of Bald Eagles Catching Fish and Eating It in Mid-Air

Bald eagles are impressive animals. As one of the largest raptors in the world, they can have a wingspan of up to 8 feet. Expert hunters, they live near water to have a constant supply of fish, turtles, ducks, and snakes. And when they spot a tasty snack, they can swoop down at up to 100 miles per hour and pluck their prey from the water.

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April 28, 2023

Parrots Taught to Video Call Each Other Show Increased Happiness According to New Study

Researchers have found that some birds love firing up a video call just as much as we do.

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April 20, 2023

Bald Eagle Who Tried to Hatch a Rock Has Been Given a Real Eaglet to Raise

Spring can spark many changes in animals.

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April 11, 2023

This Bird Feeder You Can Easily Mount in Your Window Gives You a Front-Row Seat to Nature

Bird feeders are a win-win for both us and our feathered friends. With the feeders full of tasty morsels, we get to watch birds come and go, picking seeds and other goodies from the stash. Often, bird feeders are attached to a shepherd’s hook or mounted in a tree. But not the in-home window bird feeder by Arlmont & Co.

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April 9, 2023

Fascinating Discovery Finds That the White-throated Sparrow Species Has Four Sexes

Sex in nature is hardly simple.

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January 23, 2023

Man Photographs a Real-Life “Angry Bird” Right in His Own Backyard

The nice thing about photographing birds is that you never know what can happen.

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January 20, 2023

Webcam Captures Bald Eagle Delivering Two Eggs in Southern California

Webcams have offered us a window into animal life, from the routines of pets at home to adorable scenes of creatures at zoos and candid moments of animals in the wild. A strategically placed camera near an eagle nest in the San Bernardino National Forest has captured something even more special—a bald eagle laying two eggs.

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January 12, 2023

Snowy Owl Makes a Surprise Appearance in Southern California Town

Before 2022 came to a close, residents of a Southern California town were treated to a surprising sight.

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January 4, 2023

Australian Parrot Lands on Redditor’s Bird Book at Exact Moment It’s Open to Its Page

Some photos are only the result of being in the right place at the right time.

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December 16, 2022

Incredible Aerial Photos Highlight Beauty of Great Flamingo Migration

By day, Raj Mohan works a corporate job, but in his spare time, he is an award-winning wildlife photographer who loves exploring India's rich biodiversity. For nearly a decade, he has traveled around the country and developed his aerial photography. One recent adventure included documenting the annual flamingo migration at Pulicat Lake in Tamil Nadu. His aerial images of this incredible migration are a feast for the eyes.

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