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Wild Places, Wild Birds

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“Birds have always had the ability to bring me out of a dark space and provide relief in bad times.” Jason Ward

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Insects Are Disappearing — Here’s How to Help
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Insects Are Disappearing — Here’s How to Help

Guest Authorby Guest Author•April 21, 2026August 28, 2026•Posted inThe Revelator, BIRD NEWS, Nature
Eagles, Wolves, and Whales: Announcing the 2025 Wildlife MVPs
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Eagles, Wolves, and Whales: Announcing the 2025 Wildlife MVPs

Guest Authorby Guest Author•March 4, 2026March 4, 2026•Posted inThe Revelator, BIRD NEWS, Nature
5 Summer Hikes in Marquette County
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5 Summer Hikes in Marquette County

WPWBby WPWB•August 2, 2021August 28, 2026•Posted inNature, Upper Peninsula, WPWB
35 mph October Winds Stir Up Superior
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35 mph October Winds Stir Up Superior

WPWBby WPWB•October 31, 2019March 11, 2026•Posted inUpper Peninsula, Nature
3 days of Colors of Autumn in the U.P.
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3 days of Colors of Autumn in the U.P.

WPWBby WPWB•October 18, 2019March 11, 2026•Posted inUpper Peninsula, Nature

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Audubon News

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    October 13, 2026
    GARNER, NC—Kick off the fall planting season by celebrating North […]
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    October 9, 2026
    Across the city of Hopkins, Minnesota, a flock of bird […]

Birdlife International

  • Massive killing of protected birds in Malta
    October 13, 2026
    Illegal hunting of wild birds in Malta reaches unprecedented numbers […]
  • Global Flyways: New digital series spotlights global effort to protect migratory birds
    October 12, 2026
    We have launched Global Flyways, a new digital film series, […]
  • From birdwatchers to scientists
    October 10, 2026
    How citizen science is transforming what we know about birds […]

Mongabay News

  • ‘Patrick’ sea star went viral, but Argentine deep-sea canyon held 57 new species
    October 13, 2026
    A sea cucumber with two horn-like appendages sits on the […]
  • Solutions to the risks posed by the global pet trade could be enacted quickly
    October 13, 2026
    The global pet trade, particularly in exotic reptiles and amphibians, […]

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10,000 BIrds Blog

  • Bird Guides of the World: João Jara, Portugal
  • No Reasonable Doubt: Why It Takes a Median of 36 Years to Declare a Bird Extinct
  • Extreme Birdwatching: A KidLit Bird Book Review
  • Great World Literature, Improved by Birders
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Arthur Morris Blog

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    Support BIRDS AS ART with your Everyday Online Shopping Using the BAA Tip Jar Costs You […]
  • White Skies or Phony Light-Blue Photoshop Skies?
    Your Call Please — if you’re not too busy, be so kind as to rank your […]

Phys.org News

  • Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years
    October 13, 2026
    Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered […]
  • Hawaiian coral tests reveal heat tolerance varies by species and location
    October 13, 2026
    As ocean temperatures rise, corals' ability to withstand and adapt […]

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Grey-tailed Tattler - Okinawa, Japan #birds#japan#okinawa#asia#shorebird

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Bohemian Waxwings are cleaning out the berries in a neighbor's tree. #birds #birdoftheday #michigan #upperpeninsula #nature #birding #wildlife #animals

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At WPWB, the author loves sharing his passion for wild birds found in wild places. He also strives to explain the connections that birds have with every aspect of the natural world, both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic). Protecting our natural resources begins with understanding how nature functions and how scientific laws and theories shape our planet and universe. This is a vast topic. It represents the most significant challenge we face: ensuring the survival of extraordinary life on Earth. To avoid further degrading the ecosphere, to stop harm and start healing, we must act. It is not too late. Change starts with education, awareness, and humility.

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Wild Places, Wild Birds

Wild Places, Wild Birds

for the love of nature

  • About
  • Birding Resources
  • North Carolina Bird Sounds
  • Michigan Bird Sounds
  • Photography
  • Blog Page

Learn about birds, threats to the natural world, the protection of wild places, and wild birds. Wild Places, Wild Birds presents a blend of birding news, adventures, and resources, melded with conservation news and advocacy for protecting our natural resources. We also have a curated news magazine on Flipboard.

Wild Places, Wild Birds

Wild Places, Wild Birds

for the love of nature

Learn about birds, threats to the natural world, the protection of wild places, and wild birds. Wild Places, Wild Birds presents a blend of birding news, adventures, and resources, melded with conservation news and advocacy for protecting our natural resources. We also have a curated news magazine on Flipboard.