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Minor Window Modifications Can Reduce Wild Bird Deaths, Biologist Says

Human activity has contributed to population decline among migratory bird species nationwide, but biologists suggest modifying windows can make human areas safer for wild birds.

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Strong Winds Prove Fatal For Beloved Shepherdstown Eaglets, But Adults Rebuild Nest

Over the weekend, severe winds knocked an eagle nest out of a sycamore tree in Shepherdstown, killing the three eagle chicks that called it home. Both adult parents survived and returned to the nest site to rebuild.

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Bird Friendly Windows, Lighting Can Make Migration Safer, Say Conservationists

As the sun set Thursday, an estimated 218 million birds across the continental United States began a journey southward. Many people are familiar with migration, a process by which birds and other animal...

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Student-Run Conservation Conference in Shepherdstown Finishes Up Sixth Year

The Student Climate & Conservation Congress met for its sixth year this week in Shepherdstown, teaching high school students about conservation and…

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