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What Bird Feeding Has to Do with Happiness
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (184+ words) It might be good for the birds—and you 1:31 PM CDT on September 10, 2026 If it turns out the positives for both birds and humans outweigh the negatives, perhaps it’s time to encourage more people to let these flighty creatures know…...
Feeding wild birds has a powerful effect on human well-being
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (995+ words) Feeding wild birds brings joy, calm, connection, and meaning, with 95% of bird feeders saying the activity positively affects their well-being. A bird feeder can become part of an ordinary day: fill it, glance out the window, and see which birds…...
I kissed a squirrel and I liked it
1+ week, 2+ day ago (389+ words) Yesterday, after second lunch for the ducks, I was chatting with a grad student in medical research when I was—as I often am—besieged by squirrels begging for nuts. After several months of getting them habituated to me and…...
Bird feeding offers emotional and meaningful well-being benefits
1+ week, 2+ day ago (481+ words) More than 56 million U.S. adults feed wild birds. For many, filling a feeder is a routine way to connect with birds and other wildlife. But researchers know less about what that interaction may mean for the people doing it. A Virginia…...
Maryland Zoo Animals: 10 Coolest Creatures to See
1+ week, 3+ day ago (791+ words) Blue duikers are omnivores from Africa that resemble adorable little antelope that aren’t much bigger than a cat or small dog. They have large brains for an antelope, relative to their size, and often put their minds to work by…...
Why feeding birds can make you feel better
1+ week, 4+ day ago (529+ words) A research team led by Virginia Tech found that people connected feeding and watching birds with positive emotions, engagement, and a sense of meaning. Bird feeding’s human benefits remain unclear. Researchers surveyed Project FeederWatch participants at the beginning and end…...
On the Air: Howling over Herbstreit’s dog
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1032+ words) Home › Features › On the Air › On the Air: Howling over Herbstreit’s dog Sports media has found a new target of criticism, and this one has four legs. The response wasn’t always this vitriolic. Long before the hue and cry, Herbstreit’s…...
Bees See World In More Ways Than Previously Thought
1+ week, 6+ day ago (462+ words) Honey bees have long been the model species for studying insect vision. However, new research from Lund University shows that several smaller bee species might actually have sharper eyesight. The honey bee has held a special place in vision research....
Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrel
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (79+ words) Zach Sweat • 16 minutes ago Sakshi Sanjeevkumar • 3 years ago Brandon Wink • 2 years ago Brandon Wink • about a year ago Phillip Hamilton • 4 years ago Cast Your Vote For August 2026's Meme Of The Month Uploaded by Jaimie Hamilton Aug 31, 2026 at 09:57AM EDT Resolution:…...
For birders, September brings a little bit of everything
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (517+ words) If you are a birder at any level, just paying a little attention to the sights and sounds of the birds will tell you that migration is gearing up, and in many cases well under way. This gives us opportunities…...