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I’m getting a little tired of winter—What are some of the first spring birds to arrive, and when will they get here? -
How do hurricanes affect migrating birds?
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There's a hummingbird at my feeder in the dead of winter. Will it be okay?
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Project FeederWatch Why Do I See Robins in Winter—Don't They Migrate South?
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How long do wintering Snowy Owls stay with us before they return to their breeding grounds?
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Why do migratory birds crash into buildings and how can it be prevented?
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Why do migrating Canada Geese sometimes fly in the "wrong" direction?
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Where can I go to watch hawk migration?
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Is it possible I've heard a whole flock of swans migrating overhead late at night?
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Can you really use weather radar to see migrating birds?
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How do birds prepare for long migrations?
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Do backyard birds return to the same spot year after year?
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Is it unusual to see American Robins in the middle of winter?
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Do hummingbirds migrate in flocks?
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Why are some species found out of their normal range more than others?
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