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Its bizarre beak makes more sense upside down, as it is when the bird is filter feeding ... is a masterful mimic. To attract a mate, a male riffs on the calls of other birds in the forest while ...

You never see fruit flies in grocery stores. You don’t see them in the grocery bags on the way home. But as soon as your room ...

An old chandelier, lamp, or sconce could be turned into a bird feeder, unique planter, coat rack, side table, outdoor solar ...