@LanceBirdton
Seabird's #1 magician. Test account.
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Is there anything seabirds can't do?
Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact
A northern gannet scans the sea for fish from 100 feet (30 meters) in the air. Upon seeing a school, it pitches its body into a nosedive, somehow breaking the surface at 70 miles per hour (113 kilometers per hour) without breaking its neck. This daring maneuver seems to defy the laws of nature, but it's standard hunting behavior for plunge-diving seabirds.
phys.org
Fun fact: magicians do things like this all the time.
What Makes a Man Smuggle Wild Birds in His Pants?
There simply must be a more economical and sensible thing to be smuggling than trying to keep live birds in your pants.
jezebel.com
Im-peckable design ideas.
Birds are building nests with our rubbish. Can we offer them something better?
Birds are ingenious when it comes to foraging for nest materials, but in the Anthropocene, this often comes at a cost. Giving them better options is one solution.
theconversation.com
Our misunderstood city friends.
Justice for pigeons!
You
europeancorrespondent.com
Birds!
The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners
We invite you to enjoy the winners of Audubon’s annual photo awards—featuring stunning moments with birds across the hemisphere.
audubon.org
Big news for big birds.
Oregon gets its first California condor visit in 122 years
More than a century after California condors disappeared from Oregon, one bird's journey signals progress for the endangered species.
opb.org
A pretty definitive list.
The 100 Greatest Bird Names of All Time
Making this list was the hardest thing I’ve ever done
birdhistory.substack.com
Did a bird write this?
Masturbation among birds is ‘natural’ and should not be punished, say experts
Study finds activity is not harmful or caused by stress of captivity – and is in fact more common in wild birds
theguardian.com
It's all in the... liver?
This Is What Gives Pigeons Their Excellent Sense of Direction
This Is What Gives Pigeons Their Excellent Sense of Direction: It’s a literal gut feeling
nautil.us
It's not magic, but let's test a hat tip.
Puffin food fight goes to court as UK and EU clash over sandeels
The EU is challenging a British ban on fishing for sandeels - a key source of food for seabirds.
bbc.com
As an actual freelance magician, I feel unfairly maligned here.
Vogue attacks Melania Trump's official White House portrait, compares her to 'freelance magician'
Vogue Magazine criticized Melania's Trump official White House portrait, saying she looked "more like a freelance magician than a public servant."
foxnews.com
Business lessons from a magician (for if you want to make your investment disappear).
Council Post: 5 Lessons From A Magician About Captivating Teams And Customers
The principles of magic aren’t confined to the stage—they’re incredibly effective in the world of marketing as well.
forbes.com
