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Curiosity about bird banding continues

For The Dominion Post — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:30:07 +0000

After attending the bird banding event at the arboretum a couple weeks ago, I wanted to learn more about this activity, so I called up WVU professor Christopher Rota. “What […]

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Turkeys associated with fall, but active in spring

For The Dominion Post — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:50:03 +0000

While reveling in the colors and warm temperatures, I’ve been enjoying the sounds of spring as well. Mornings and evenings are especially noisy, as other creatures enjoy spring, too. In […]

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How to know when a bird needs help

Submitted to The Dominion Post — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:21:38 +0000

BY EVA MAYS A world without birds wouldn’t be a very pleasant one. A 2018 study found that the world’s insectivorous birds consume around 500 million tons of insects every […]

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Shouldn’t most woodpeckers have brain damage?

For The Dominion Post — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 01:15:00 +0000

If I slammed my mouth against a tree over and over again, I would definitely sustain some serious, lifelong injuries. And I’m sure every other human could attest to this. […]

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Find interest in owls and nature

For The Dominion Post — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:01:00 +0000

More time at home has made for me the silver lining during this pandemic. I feel more tuned in to my valley, and the many living things that call this […]

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SAMUEL: State DNR: Viruses at feeders now killing birds

The Dominion Post — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 02:06:00 +0000

COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we hear about viruses all the time. We wash our hands more, we clean things more, and we’ve learned […]

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Morgantown Public Library System to celebrate launch of birding backpacks

Olivia Murray, The Dominion Post — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:30:23 +0000

The Morgantown Public Library System will official launching its Bird Watching Backpacks initiative, made possible through a partnership with Mountaineer Audubon, this Saturday. Backpacks prepared for the program are packed […]

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Found a baby bird? The best thing to do may be nothing at all

Syndicated Columnist — Fri, 21 May 2021 03:01:00 +0000

by Lindsay Pollard-Post In my neighborhood, I’m known as the “animal person.” People ask me for help and advice on everything from getting a lost dog back home safely to […]

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Finding feathered friends: Birding cup returns

Submitted to The Dominion Post — Mon, 10 May 2021 02:41:00 +0000

MORGANTOWN — Everyone is invited to join the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia and Mountaineer Audubon for the second Morgantown Birding Cup, which will be held from 6 p.m. May […]

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Migrating south for retirement: WVU research pigeon moved to Florida sanctuary

Gabriella Brown, The Dominion Post — Mon, 03 May 2021 02:22:00 +0000

Mr. Grey the retired white-crowned research pigeon is living his life in paradise after having a bit of help making the journey south for retirement. “I wanted to do something […]

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