But not these juncos, birds that migrate from the far north to spend the coldest months in our area. They’re often called “snow birds” because winter …
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Bird News
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Thousands of puffins starve to death during storms – BBC News
Alderney Wildlife Trust (AWT) said it had received reports of puffins stranded on the island’s beaches and more than 10,000 of the birds had perished …
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The bird was pecking at the glass door of the Klinikum Links der Weser hospital in Bremen, Germany.
Seabird with fishhook in beak pecks at hospital door for assistance. The bird was pecking at the glass door of the Klinik.
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Bird-watching backpacks are now available at every Free Library branch – PhillyVoice
Aspiring bird watchers now can check out backpacks loaded with binoculars and field guides from every branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
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New York DEC warns groups of dead birds spotted across Long Island could be positive for avian flu
Officials advise the public to avoid any contact with sick or dead birds and mammals that may be infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza …
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Bird with fishing hook stuck in beak visits emergency room for help – UPI.com
Feb. 18 (UPI) — A bird with a hook stuck in its beak sought medical attention by pecking at the window of a German hospital’s emergency room.
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World’s Oldest Cockatiel Turns 33—Here Are His Longevity Secrets – Parade Pets
Sonny’s story highlights the importance of enrichment and thoughtful care for pet birds. Move over, spring chickens! There’s a seasoned songbird …
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Hormel selling whole-bird turkey business – Feedstuffs
LSI will acquire whole-bird production facility and feed mill in Minnesota. Jennie-O brand not affected by transaction.
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Bird flu outbreak in NJ? Dozens of dead geese found as officials investigate – YouTube
New Jersey officials are investigating a bird flu outbreak. Large numbers of dead or dying geese have been found at parks across the state, …
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Inner retina of birds powers sight sans oxygen – The Transmitter
Sweet tooth: The bird retina (left) takes up more radiolabeled glucose than the brain (right), consistent with the retina’s heavy reliance on …
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