Tag Archives: Bird

First Look at Ryan Gosling in Star Wars: Starfighter, Simon Bird and Amy Adams Join the Cast

First Look at Ryan Gosling in Star Wars: Starfighter, Simon Bird and Amy Adams Join the Cast

Lucasfilm has announced the cast for Star Wars: Starfighter and released a first-look image showing Ryan Gosling’s character. In June, it was reported that Gosling plays a character who “must protect his young nephew against evil pursuers.” Star Wars: Starfighter is directed by Shawn Levy, who directed Marvel mega hit Deadpool & Wolverine. Gosling is joined on the cast by …

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‘The Beatles Anthology’ returns for 2025 with new book, album release, documentary and ‘Free As A Bird’ video

‘The Beatles Anthology’ returns for 2025 with new book, album release, documentary and ‘Free As A Bird’ video

‘The Beatles Anthology’ project is returning in 2025 with a new book, album and video. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Inside ‘Now And Then’: With a little help from AI, The Beatles live again Speculation that the cult-favourite ‘Anthology’ series would be returning began yesterday (August 20), when Paul McCartney shared a cryptic post online that seemed to allude …

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What Kind Of Bird Did Pontiac Put On The Hood Of Trans-Ams?

What Kind Of Bird Did Pontiac Put On The Hood Of Trans-Ams?

Sshaw75/Getty Images Even though Pontiac has been dead since 2009, most readers worth their mullets will recall that its most famous model, the Trans-Am, is based on the brand’s more pedestrian two-door Firebird. With that in mind, it only makes sense that a goodly number of Trans-Ams wear a giant bird decal …

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The Merlin Bird ID App Is Better Than Meditation, and It’s Not Just for Birders

The Merlin Bird ID App Is Better Than Meditation, and It’s Not Just for Birders

I’ve done everything I can think of to improve my mindfulness. I’ve tried countless meditation apps and breathing exercises to stay in the present, and I’m always working on improving my mental health.  What helps me stay grounded has nothing to do with any of that. It’s an app for identifying birds.  Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID launched in 2014 to help people identify the …

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Meet The Elephant Bird — The Feathered Beast That Weighed As Much As A Dairy Cow

Meet The Elephant Bird — The Feathered Beast That Weighed As Much As A Dairy Cow

Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most unique and remarkable species. However, one of its most awe-inspiring residents, the elephant bird, vanished from the planet roughly 1,000 years ago. This giant bird, often associated with myth and legend, holds the title of the largest bird that ever existed, surpassing even today’s largest birds like ostriches and emus in …

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Best bird song identification apps in 2025 — Easily identify bird calls

Best bird song identification apps in 2025 — Easily identify bird calls

Whether you’re a keen birder or just starting out, using one of the best bird identification apps can enhance your birdspotting experiences. Bird identification apps can help you learn and distinguish between the different species, much the same as a traditional field guide book, but can interactively provide suggestions through submitted images or audio recordings. Our expert, Alli Smith, Merlin …

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This Bird App Has Grounded Me in the Present More Than My Meditation Apps

The Merlin Bird ID App Is Better Than Meditation, and It’s Not Just for Birders

Being mindful of our current thoughts, feelings and surroundings can be a challenge, especially in modern times. I, personally, find it difficult to ground myself in the present and have often tried using meditation apps to help. However, the app that has given me the most success when it comes to being mindful and present isn’t one for breathing exercises or mental health but one for …

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