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Study makes devastating discovery about bird nests: 'Killing the wildlife within'
Despite the dangers of these chemicals, they are still used extensively in treating pet fleas and ticks. Study makes ...
Sorenson: Want to help your birds build a nest? Here's what to give them -- and what not to.
Sometimes backyard hosts feel compelled to help birds with this big project, offering potential nesting materials.
With leaves gone, birds’ nests easy to spot
This is a great time of year to see birds’ nests. A search for bird nests is like an archaeological dig, without the ground and without the dig. Shrubs and trees are naked, allowing an open ...
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Chemicals from pet treatments reduce bird breeding success
A new study has linked an increased mortality in unfledged chicks to chemical treatments used on pets. Many bird species line their nests with soft material such as feathers or animal hair. However, ...
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Study Finds Increased Offspring Mortality in Pesticide-Laden Bird’s Nests
Birds, such as blue and great tits, use fur to line their nests, exposing their offspring to pesticides used in veterinary treatments.