birds

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Eighteen animals, birds and insects have been shortlisted to appear on future banknotes - and the public can have their say on which creatures feature.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The second category of birds feature: the Atlantic puffin, the barn owl, the common kingfisher, the Eurasian curlew, the great spotted woodpecker, and the white-tailed eagle.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Native nesting birds, like bald eagles, are protected under federal law, and disturbing active nests can “disrupt breeding and impact their success,” the department said in the post.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“It’s the same for many of our raptors,” Benitez added, pointing out the birds of prey that were our constant companions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

I had always thought of birds as not terribly intelligent—although Hawk did much to change my mind.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen