Shannon Palus

Articles by Shannon Palus

Something to Crow About

April 22, 2015 — Piedmont High’s bird call competition turns 50.

Change of Address

April 15, 2015 — A local 51�� chapter and a power company team up to relocate an Osprey nest.

Animal Kingdom Idol: Birdsong vs. Mouse Song

April 09, 2015 — Recent research shows that mice, like birds, use tunes to woo mates, though they do have very different styles.

Owls Do Not Enjoy Joy Rides

April 03, 2015 — The do’s and don’ts of helping injured owls.

Don’t Feed the Waterfowl

April 02, 2015 — You don’t like stale bread, and neither do birds.

Hummingbirds Inspire Drone Design

March 31, 2015 — Hummers’ stubby wings might be the secret to their aerial success—and using this strategy could help drones hover.

Abundant Geese, Coming Right Up

March 30, 2015 — Is eating overpopulous animals a good conservation strategy?

Roland Clement, Environmental Advocate, Dies at 102

March 26, 2015 — During his tenure as a vice president for 51��, he played a critical role in banning DDT.

Science (and Swans) in the Stars

March 24, 2015 — A new kind of violent star collision has been identified near the Cygnus constellation.

Welcome Bluebirds With Nest Boxes

March 18, 2015 — It’s easy to help out this threatened bird—here’s how.

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