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Sense or Nonsense? - Why some birds can taste and smell - but others can't
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Sense or Nonsense? - Why some birds can taste and smell - but others can't

Does a porcelain berry taste like a blueberry to a gray catbird? Does a block of lard smell like frying bacon to a northern flicker? The short answer is no. While some avian species do have a well-adapted sense of taste or smell, they can't distinguish between flavors and odors the way humans can. They're not picking up every ingredient in the suet you put out, says José Ramírez-Garofalo, an ornithology researcher at Rutgers University in New Jersey and the director of Freshkills Biological Station in Staten Island, New York.

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October/November 2024
Maple Mania - Amazing facts about this fall foliage mainstay
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Maple Mania - Amazing facts about this fall foliage mainstay

Amazing facts about this fall foliage mainstay

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October/November 2024
Food-Focused and Fierce - Meet Canada jays and learn why they eat almost anything they can find
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Food-Focused and Fierce - Meet Canada jays and learn why they eat almost anything they can find

Even if you haven't heard of Canada jays, you've heard of their relatives. Members of the corvid family, they belong to the same group as American crows, blackbilled magpies, and jays including blue, Steller's and scrub. "Unlike many of the other jays, a Canada jay doesn't have a crest of any kind; it just has a rounded head," says Dale Gentry, director of conservation for Audubon Upper Mississippi River.In 2018, the Canada jay's name was changed from gray jay, but Dale thinks the former adjective was fitting. "Most of its body is shades of gray with some white," he says. "There are different subspecies that have different physical traits, but most of them have some lighter coloring on their foreheads, upper breasts and throats, each with a darker streak that starts at each eye and goes back."

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October/November 2024
IN GOOD COMPANY
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IN GOOD COMPANY

BIRDS OF A FEATHER MAY FLOCK TOGETHER, but what about other collectives of critters-and what do you call them when they do?

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October/November 2024
YOUR OWN Perfect Prairie
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YOUR OWN Perfect Prairie

Learn how to cultivate an oasis of grassland flora in your backyard

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October/November 2024
ON THE MOVE
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ON THE MOVE

Birds approach the challenges of migration in surprising ways. Learn about how they walk, swim or take the scenic route during their travels.

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October/November 2024
Autumn Wonders
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Autumn Wonders

Fall colors offer befitting backdrops for these stunning reader photos

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October/November 2024
Sparrow Look-Alikes
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Sparrow Look-Alikes

Distinct sounds help separate these similar species

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October/November 2024
Embracing the Darkness
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Embracing the Darkness

From black plants to moody decor, Gothic garden elements can offer a unique outlet to express your dark side

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October/November 2024
Red-Hot Plants
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Red-Hot Plants

Scarlet-hued berries add a pop of color to any garden

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October/November 2024
Rainbow of Colors
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Rainbow of Colors

Summer ts prime time for picturesque hummingbird sightings

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June/July 2024
Climbing On Up
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Climbing On Up

Color your garden with these flowering vines

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June/July 2024
Beauties of the Southwest
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Beauties of the Southwest

Learn how and where to find North America’s showiest hummingbird

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June/July 2024
Cooling Off
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Cooling Off

Here’s how to help hummingbirds during extreme temperatures

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June/July 2024
Ask the Experts
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Ask the Experts

Pros offer gardening advice and insightful info on birds

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June/July 2024
flower power!
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flower power!

These extraordinary Photo Contest entries showcase the subtle and diverse beauty of backyard blooms

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June/July 2024
SMALL BIRDS, BIG THRILLS
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SMALL BIRDS, BIG THRILLS

Costa Rica is full of dazzling hummingbirds-here are eight to add to your international bird bucket list

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June/July 2024
Backyard Berry Patch
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Backyard Berry Patch

Follow this guide for growing a bumper crop of strawberries at home

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June/July 2024
Clever Cowbirds
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Clever Cowbirds

Learn more about these birds that are infamous for letting others raise their young

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April/May 2024
Ask the Experts
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Ask the Experts

Pros offer spring plant care tips and tough IDs

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April/May 2024
Rustic diy Birdhouse
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Rustic diy Birdhouse

Whether you're hardcore handy or an everyonce-in-a-while crafty person, you probably have a small pile of scrap wood handy. Grab your tools and turn your extra materials into any house wren's dream nest box.

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April/May 2024
THE LATEST IN Lilacs
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THE LATEST IN Lilacs

Learn about updated varieties of this timeless classic and how to take care of them

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April/May 2024
Meet the ORIOLES
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Meet the ORIOLES

GET TO KNOW eight TYPES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND WHAT MAKES EACH ONE STAND OUT

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April/May 2024
CBD FOR YOUR PAIN
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CBD FOR YOUR PAIN

Everyone feels the hurt as you age, but CBD can help you deal with it

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April/May 2024
Welcome, New Blooms
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Welcome, New Blooms

Update your yard with 2024's freshest florals

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April/May 2024
Western Blues
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Western Blues

Beckon these regional bluebirds to your yard with nest boxes and mealworms

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April/May 2024
Incredible Eggs
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Incredible Eggs

Fun facts about these tough yet fragile wonders

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February/March 2024
Life Well Lived
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Life Well Lived

Surprising facts about bird life spans

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February/March 2024
nectar-rich natives
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nectar-rich natives

Create a hummingbird haven, no matter where you live, with plant picks best suited for your region

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February/March 2024
TIMING IS everything
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TIMING IS everything

8 steps for setting up your seed-starting journey just right

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February/March 2024

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