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COLUMN: Barred owls spared? Other birds in danger?
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller explains what recent federal environmental policy shifts mean for birds.
COLUMN: Harriers’ slow flight keeps them nimble when hunting
Bird expert Harry Fuller brings to life the world of northern harriers, who nest on the ground around Salem.
COLUMN: Hunting for snipes at Minto-Brown
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his "Some Fascinating Things About Birds" column.
COLUMN: Some birds lead colorful lives
Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller explains what drives the colorful variety of bird feathers we see in western Oregon.
COLUMN: It’s family season for birds around Salem
Around Salem and across North America, you can spot nestlings, fledglings and juvenile birds learning the ropes of finding food, columnist and local birder Harry Fuller writes.
COLUMN: Artificial intelligence doesn’t know much about Oregon birds
Is your computer a good writer? Columnist Harry Fuller investigates the prevalence of seemingly AI-generated "Oregon" bird guides on Amazon.
COLUMN: Success of California condor breeding program raises hopes for Oregon sighting
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his "Some Fascinating Things About Birds" column.
COLUMN: Feathered migrants travel Ankeny
A bird tracking tower installed last year at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge has tracked birds' journeys through Salem from as far away as Guatemala and British Columbia.
COLUMN: Finches make quick filagree of sunflower leaves
Local birder and natural history author Harry Fuller shares what birds are up to in the Salem area in his "Some Fascinating Things About Birds" column.