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Living Bird Autumn 2020—Table of Contents

Deepwater Horizon: Ten Years After America’s Biggest Oil Spill Disaster
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Bird ID Skills

Free Merlin Bird ID App Covers Thousands of Species and IDs Your Photos

Building Skills: The 4 Keys to Bird Identification

Tricky Bird IDs

Bird ID Skills: How to Learn Bird Songs and Calls

ID Tips for Raptor-Watching Season: Use Tail and Wing Shape
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Feeding Birds

Project FeederWatch

Common Feeder Birds: Quick Info on Food Preferences

How to Choose the Right Kind of Bird Feeder
Project FeederWatch

What’s the best way to clean your bird feeders to prevent disease?
eBird

Keep Your Feeders Up in Fall for a Chance at Rare Hummingbirds
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FAQs & Common Problems

There’s a bird in my yard I’ve never seen before. How can I find out what it is?

How can coffee help or harm birds?

What can cause birds to show weird color variations?

Bird-Friendly Homes

NestWatch

Birdhouse, Nest Box, and Nest Structure Plans for 54 Backyard Species
Habitat Network

The Wildlife Value of A Messy Garden

Attract Birds With Birdbaths
Habitat Network

Cats In The Wildlife Garden: Build a Catio to Keep Pets and Wildlife Safe
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Try This

October 2020 eBirder of the Month Challenge

In October, Win a Spot in the Cornell Lab’s Waterfowl Identification Course

Join Project FeederWatch

Seven Simple Actions to Help Birds

Birding Festivals and Events
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Living Bird Magazine

Latest stories from our award-winning magazine

Deepwater Horizon: Ten Years After America’s Biggest Oil Spill Disaster

Special Section: Recent Environmental Rule Changes and Rollbacks  

4 Ideas for Your Feeder Setup That Deliver Great Bird Photos
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