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Backyard Birding

Join NHM Ornithologists (it means they study birds) Allison Shultz and Kimball Garrett for an introduction to the world of birds.

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Episode 1: Bird Diversity in Los Angeles County
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Episode 2: Habitats
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Episode 3: Seasonality
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Episode 4: Understanding Bird Diversity
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Episode 5: Meet the Incredible House Finch
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Words on Birds

Explore NHM's bird research

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There's a Feather for That

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How Littler Raptors Are Making It in the Big City

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Fake It 'Til You Make It

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The How and Why of Colorful Feathers

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A Bird of A Feather

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Toothy Grins from the Past

Feathered Finds

Check out what's flocking in L.A.

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California Quail

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L.A. Bird Walk: Juniper Hills and Big Rock Creek

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Parasitic Birds Have a Choice to Make

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A Charm of Hummingbirds in DTLA

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Talking Tar Pits Turkeys

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Something Winged This Way Comes

A Guide to Birds of Los Angeles Zine

A Guide to:
Birds of Los Angeles
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Wild L.A.
Take a walk on the Wild (L.A.) side
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NHMLAC Birding Guide

NHMLAC Birding Guide for identifying backyard birds around Los Angeles.

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