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Some scientists argue that modern birds are descended from the dinosaurs.
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But non-profit organisation Curlew Country is hoping to improve the chances of Shropshire's curlews by making sure the young birds get the best possible start in life.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He first encounters Fricker’s odd character in Central Park, dressed in oversized, dirty clothing with city birds resting on her head and shoulders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
The unique conditions the process demanded -- pumping saltwater in and out to maintain a shallow depth -- were also the perfect environment for hungry wading birds.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
He famously wrote about pushing a hawk off a branch with his gun muzzle, a level of approachability that extended to other birds like finches, which ultimately became foundational to his theory of evolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
We sat near the well and rested, watching the birds soar over us, screaming back and forth to each other.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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