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Migratory Birds
Bird of the Month
Learn about a different species of bird each month and find out how you can support birds along their migratory paths.
Bird of the Month
You can learn about a different species of bird each month! Join Dave Mehlman, director of The Nature Conservancy's Migratory Bird Program, as he answers questions about these fascinating creatures.
How are these birds chosen? Each month, we will feature a bird species from a photo taken by a member of our online Flickr™ community.
May 2012
Is there a bird more adorable than the chickadee? Learn More
April 2012
Why do these happy birds have such a sad name? Learn More
March 2012
Do oystercatchers eat the oysters they catch? Learn More
February 2012
Love at first bird-sighting! Did you know that puffins mate on water, not on land? Learn More
January 2012
Maybe you've seen one of these "snowbirds" lately, or one of the many varietals. Learn More
December 2011
Find out why the sandhill crane always draws a crowd. Learn More
November 2011
Look carefully or you might miss this "stealth bird"! Learn More
October 2011
This bird is a “booming” beauty! Learn More
September 2011
Find out why this bird is sometimes described as an “aerial beagle.” Learn More
August 2011
How did this beauty get its colors? And why aren’t more birds this vivid? Learn More
July 2011
The gray catbird’s song sometimes lasts up to 10 minutes — that’s a lot of lung power! Learn More
June 2011
Find out why Ben Franklin did not feel bald eagles were a suitable symbol for the U.S. Learn More
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