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April
2008
features
books and links about
Birds
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About Birds
From Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. Includes a wide
range of information about birds with topics such as bird basics, a
bird guide, bird gear, attracting birds, bird conservation and the
study of birds. Birdnet
"Provides information for and about ornithology, the scientific
study of birds. The site serves professional ornithologists and the
general public. Birdnet is provided by the Ornithological Council, a
public information organization established and supported by eleven
Western Hemisphere ornithological societies." Gardening
for Birds
From Spring Valley Roses. "It's simple to turn your yard
into a bird-friendly yard. You can start with a few simple things and
add more later. Just putting up a bird feeder and a bird bath can
often provide instant results. But, as you yearn for more, you'll
learn how to turn your yard into a bird heaven. It's the
greatest!" The
Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union
"The Minnesota Ornithologists' Union is the largest bird club in
the state. It encourages the study of birds, and promotes the
preservation of birdlife and its natural habitat. The MOU seeks to
inform its members about Minnesota birds and opportunities to find and
enjoy them. It's 1,400 members receive a bimonthly magazine (Minnesota
Birding) and a quarterly journal (The Loon). The MOU also publishes
checklists and other material helpful to birders." The
Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota
Established in 1974, The Raptor Center specializes in
the medical care, rehabilitation, and conservation of eagles, hawks,
owls, and falcons. In additional to treating approximately 800 birds a
year, the internationally known program reaches more than 240,000
people each year through public education programs and events,
provides training in avian medicine and surgery for veterinarians from
around the world, and identifies emerging issues related to raptor
health and populations. The majority of its funding comes from private
donations.
Wisconsin
Bird Conservation Initiative
"A cooperative partnership to deliver the full spectrum of bird
conservation emphasizing voluntary stewardship."
Wisconsin
Birding Hotspots
Includes a state-wide birding report and a list of birding hotspots.
Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas
A companion website to the print atlas. Includes an audio
and image library of Wisconsin birds.
Wisconsin's
Nongame Birds
From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Provides
information about non-game birds of Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin
Society for Ornithology
"Organized in 1939 to encourage the study of Wisconsin birds. The
aims have since expanded to emphasize all of the many enjoyable
aspects of birding and to support the research and habitat protection
necessary to preserve Wisconsin birdlife. WSO strives to alert members
and the public to situations and practices that threaten Wisconsin's
bird populations."
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