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- Pape Bird Observation Tower is a glorious marriage of a birds nest and a jewel box Mon, 11 Dec 17, 11:13pmThis charming bird observation tower looks like a mix between a bird’s nest and a jewel box. Berta Risueño Muzás and Manuel Pareja Abascal designed the structure to provide visitors of Latvia’s Pape Nature Park with...
- Lookout Loop bird observatory in Latvia doubles as a temporary shelter Fri, 24 Nov 17, 12:36amUlf Mejergren Architects just unveiled plans for a beautiful bird observatory in Latvia that doubles as a temporary shelter. The Lookout Loop has a sinuous, sculptural form that allows visitors to enjoy expansive views of...
- Barrel-shaped wooden pod retreat in France inspired by real life 'bird charmer' Fri, 29 Sep 17, 10:14pmMr Plocq's Caballon is a beautiful 160-square-foot wooden pod located on the banks of the Loire river estuary. The pod's unique design was inspired by the life of real-life bird charmer Émile Plocq, who supposedly built...
- Exemplary natural reserve completed in Sharjah replaces a sprawling rubbish dump Sat, 26 Mar 16, 5:00amThe rehabilitation process of the area, located in city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, started in 2005 with the removal of approximately 40,000 square meters of rubbish...
- Compressed-earth bird-watching center in Switzerland celebrates ancient building methods Thu, 16 Jul 15, 4:00amThe rammed earth walls, created by compacting layers of damp earth in a mould, form the centre's load-bearing structure. The ancient building method was used for its low environmental impact and the extreme durability and...
- The Audubon Society’s New Interactive Map Lets You Share Raptor Sightings with the Rest of the World Sat, 7 Dec 13, 8:26amRaptors are remarkable birds! Did you know that a Peregrine Falcon can fly as fast as a Formula One race car? Or that Great Horned Owls can carry prey several times heavier than themselves? Make it a point to get outside...
- Israel’s Hula Visitor Center Offers Breathtaking Vantage Points for Birdwatching Tue, 10 Apr 12, 3:02amRead the rest of Israel’s Hula Visitor Center Offers Breathtaking Vantage Points for Birdwatching Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: bird watching, eco design, golany, Golany Architects, green...
- New Study Reports Man-made Noise Pollution Affects Birds and Plants Sat, 24 Mar 12, 7:28amNoise pollution is certainly annoying, but does it actually cause any real harm? Several studies have shown that urban noise can have adverse effects on bird populations, causing them to change their songs and otherwise alter...
- Scotts Miracle-Gro Pleads Guilty To Knowingly Selling Toxic Birdseed Fri, 16 Mar 12, 11:47pmHave you been filling your bird feeder with a Scotts Miracle-Gro brand of birdseed? If so, you might have been poisoning the birds instead of serving them a nice snack...
- Sophie Conran’s Classic Birdhouses Bring Sophistication and Wildlife to Your Yard Wed, 14 Dec 11, 6:31amThis beautiful bird house by Sophie Conran will give feathered friends in your neighborhood a safe place to roost, nest and start a family! It’s made from sustainable FSC wood and it sets up in a snap – simply...
- Audubon’s “Birding The Net” Social Media Game Brings Competitive Birdwatching To Our Fingertips Sat, 29 Oct 11, 7:16amThe Audubon Society has just created a super fun online experience that brings birdwatching right to your computer screen! They’ve released a virtual flock of feathered friendsfor their new social media campaign called...
- 360° Fly-in is a Panoramic Bird Feeder for the Avifauna Enthusiast Thu, 7 Jul 11, 3:14am360° Fly-in is a cleverly crafted bird feeder made from organic materials, and does no harm to trees on which it is installed. Created by Mexican design consultancy NOS – best known for their large-scale design projects...