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** The Weekly Bird Word
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04/28/25

This week’s Bird Word is:
Dabbling

According to the Cornell Lab Bird Academy ([link removed]) , dabbling is a foraging technique in which a bird moves the beak rapidly on the surface of shallow water to pick up small aquatic animals and plant materials; it is used by “dabbling ducks” (like the Mallard shown below) and a few other species.
Mallard, Erik Hansen/Audubon Photography Awards


** More in local bird and nature news:
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* They are off to the races! Cheer on our hard-working Birdathon teams with a small gift. View all the teams here ([link removed]) .
* Bald eagle chicks are fledging any day now! Check out this map ([link removed]) to see where a bald eagle nest is located near you.
* Free Author Talk Tuesday: Hear from a woman who helped with bald eagle repopulation in the 70s. Register here ([link removed]) .
* World Migratory Bird Day is May 10! We are seeking early-bird birders who can get out to Woodbridge by 6am to help with Jim’s survey. Email Jim to sign up at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
* Help us reach new bird allies! Share this free May 6 webinar ([link removed]) on your socials - Dr. Wood will explain some of the threats facing migratory species in urban areas and how people can help birds along their journeys.
* Let’s see some birds! Join us for a Bird Walk at Occoquan Bay on May 4, 7:30AM.
* Save the date: June 8, 2025 Learn about raptor reproduction at our Annual Meeting in Reston. More details coming soon.
See you out there,
-Northern Virginia Bird Alliance

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