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    Field Guide to February 2026

    Hibernation spans a broad physiological spectrum. Here’s what, where, and how to find signs of life in this month’s most extreme conditions.
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    Got Caterpillars? New Research Finds They’re Essential for Eastern Bluebirds

    How important are insects to bird diets? Are some insects more important than others? VCE Conservation Biologist Desirée Narango answers these questions and more.
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