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Shorebirds of the Bay of Fundy
The annual arrival of millions of Shorebirds in the Bay of Fundy is one of Nova Scotia's most celebrated natural events. But are their huge numbers deceiving us?
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The Return of the Bald Eagle It wasn't long ago that Bald Eagles were so scarce that spotting one was a rare treat indeed! In some areas of the province today you can see as many as twenty in a single tree.
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From Guns to Plate-glass Windows: A brief history of birds in museums A bird watcher with a gun? Sounds odd but that's how it used to be. And bird collections tell an interesting story about how museums changed the way they gathered information about our feathered friends.
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| An Osprey Factsheet
The Osprey was appointed Nova Scotia's provincial bird in 1994, but not everyone thought it was the best choice. Find out what people had to say about this talented fishing bird and other interesting facts about Ospreys. |
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Hats off to Birds!
At the turn of the century, hats adorned with bird feathers were all the rage. It led to such a frenzy of feather collection that some birds faced extinction. Though feathers continue to be used in fashion, indiscriminate collection is now a thing of the past.
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Bird Pop Quiz
How much do you really know about birds? Well here's your chance to test your BQ! Are you a Hatchling, a Fledgling or an almighty Bird Brain? Hatchling - For those who have just chipped their way into the bird world. Fledgling - Ready to venture out a little further? See if you can answer these! Bird Brain - Real stumpers for the leaders of the flock. |
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