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It's a 'Bad Hair' Day For These Birds

J. Patrick — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:30:58 +0000

Ever suffer through a “bad hair” day? Of course you have, but fortunately for you they only last a day, maybe two. For these poor fellows, a “bad hair” day is a part of life! Mother Nature can be difficult on the hairstyle of some animals. There are a large number of birds that suffer [...]

Red Cars/Trucks Are For The Birds – Literally!

J. Patrick — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:08:33 +0000

The old storyline is that red cars get more tickets from the police and you pay more for insurance on a red car. A little research finds that neither of these assumptions are true. However, according to a new study, there is one REALLY good reason to chose a color other than red. The study [...]

For-Mar Hosts 'Birders Breakfast Club'

Stu Allen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:16:28 +0000

If you enjoy bird watching, For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum invites you to join their "Birders Breakfast Club" this Saturday (Apr 7) morning from 8:30 to 10 for coffee, doughnuts and plenty of information on birding. For-Mar's expert birder will provide tips and information and will lead the group on a birding hike through the grounds at For-Mar.

Massive Arkansas Fish Death

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:22:57 +0000

Nash Photos, Getty Images Over 100,000 drum fish have been found dead, washed up on a 20-mile stretch of the Arkansas River. The mass death occurred near Ozark, Arkansas. State officials are investigating the eerie happening, but early speculation centers on a disease. Other theories include low levels of oxygen in the water, or temperature [...]