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Bird of the Week: American White Pelican
American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Compiled by Niyati Acharya The American White Pelican is a white bird with a yellow-orange bill, pouch, and legs. During the breeding season, this species develops keratin growths on its bills. These pelicans can be found on bodies of freshwater in the southern parts of
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Words from a Conservation Hero’s Daughter
By Lisa Ramie I sat down with Annie Sexton to chat about her father Dr. Chuck Sexton, one of our 2026 Victor Emanuel Conservation Award honorees. He and Lisa O’Donnell will be celebrated by Annie and many others on October 3, 2026. So the first question’s very funny for
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Bird of the Week: American Bittern
American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus Content and photos by James Giroux The American Bittern is one of those birds that usually does not show up early on a birder’s life list. Most often it is not easy to find. Even at a known location. The first one I saw was
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Honoree Spotlight: Community Science Matters
When you picture a biologist, you might imagine someone alone in the wilderness, quietly taking samples during fieldwork. Conservation biologists Dr. Chuck Sexton and Lisa O’Donnell would tell you that is partially true, but there are plenty of moments of camaraderie and community. Maybe even some boisterous conversations over iNaturalist
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