Backyard Birding 101

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Backyard Birding 101

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Jul 2, 2020

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If you pay attention to what's going on in your own backyard, ornithologist Viviana Ruiz Gutierrez says the birds among us have been putting on a great show. Gutierrez explains migration, mating dances, nesting, and shares tips on how to be hospitable to the birds in your neighborhood.

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Jul 2, 2020

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Backyard Birding 101

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