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‌ The takeaway: Microplastics have been discovered in species around the world–and now are found in migratory songbirds in the U.S. While upsetting, there is a lot you can do to help. It has becom

The takeaway: New tech allows researchers to easily and affordably map the genomes of animals, and birds are no exception.  Every living thing–from you all the way down to the virus that makes you

The takeaway: Most animals you see have a clear genetic heritage: the mother and father were the same species. But in some cases, different species interbreed, creating a rare and often bizarre hybri

The takeaway: Depending on where you live, it may make sense to put your smart bird feeder away for the winter. This blog explains more and provides tips. Depending on where you live, winter is eithe

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The takeaway: Highly trained ornithologists do more than just study birds–FeatherSnap’s staff ornithologist does everything from train AI models to answer customer questions. At the core of Feath

The takeaway: Winter can bring a whole new cast of characters to your smart bird feeder–and require a new seed strategy. Life slows down when winter sets in–but it doesn’t grind to a halt–and

The Takeaway: Birds are honored in cultures around the world, where they stand for hope, freedom, transformation, and more. Birds foretell new beginnings, a divine presence, and wisdom. The natural w

The takeaway: Gardeners, bird lovers, and tech enthusiasts will all find gifts to give and get at FeatherSnap, the home of smart bird feeders with built-in solar panels and motion-activated cameras.