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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.
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August 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
There are no recognized subspecies of Eastern kingbird.
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(Eastern kingbird)
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Many bird species have a nictitating membrane, a secondary eyelid which covers the eye during feeding.
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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.
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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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(Turkey vulture)
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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’.
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July 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A group of grackles is called a ‘plague’.
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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!
aneighborhoodnaturalist.com/store
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.
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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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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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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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(American robin)
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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.
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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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Northern mockingbirds can recall a repertoire of over 200 sounds during their lifespan.
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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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Eastern bluebirds don’t have blue pigment in their feathers. Their blue coloration comes from tiny air pockets in their feather structure which scatter light.
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May 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Eastern bluebirds don’t have blue pigment in their feathers. Their blue coloration comes from tiny air pockets in their feather structure which scatter light.
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There are 52 currently recognized subspecies of song sparrow in the US.
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(Song sparrow)
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May 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
There are 52 currently recognized subspecies of song sparrow in the US.
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House sparrows have a digestive enzyme, amylase, which allows them to digest starches.
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May 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
House sparrows have a digestive enzyme, amylase, which allows them to digest starches.
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Common crows have been observed making multi-part tools to forage for food.
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May 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Common crows have been observed making multi-part tools to forage for food.
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(Common crow)
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The two male color morphs of white-throated sparrows have different mating techniques. Tan morph males will guard their mates and invest in parental care, white morph males will try to secure multiple mates and do not participate in parental care.
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May 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The two male color morphs of white-throated sparrows have different mating techniques. Tan morph males will guard their mates and invest in parental care, white morph males will try to secure multiple mates and do not participate in parental care.
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(White-throated sparrow, tan morph)
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Common grackles have a saw-like ridge in their upper beak which helps them crack open nuts.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Common grackles have a saw-like ridge in their upper beak which helps them crack open nuts.
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(Common grackle)
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European starlings were once highly valued among European nobility for their mimicry abilities.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
European starlings were once highly valued among European nobility for their mimicry abilities.
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Blue jays are corvids, meaning they are more closely related to crows and ravens then robins and starlings.
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May 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Blue jays are corvids, meaning they are more closely related to crows and ravens then robins and starlings.
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(Blue jay)
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