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Winter and the Golden-Crowned Kinglet

Winter and the Golden-Crowned Kinglet by Tom Kalinowski  (from the Adirondack Almanack)   It’s simple physics. In a cold environment, small objects lose heat at a faster rate than large objects. This is why most warm-blooded animals that reside in a … Continue reading

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Decline of American Kestrels

“One autumn day, 15 years ago, I found myself perched on a ladder that was leaning against a highway sign on Interstate 89 somewhere in Vermont. There was a wooden box clamped to one of the sign poles at least … Continue reading

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Peregrine Falcons — The Outside Story

When asked to name the fastest animal on earth, many people will respond “cheetah.” But it is the peregrine falcon – a cliff-dwelling raptor –that holds that title with the ability to reach speeds of 200+ MPH as they stoop … Continue reading

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