If you love wild birds and pay attention to them as I do, the month of April is literally the equivalent of the NFL playoffs to birders.
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Bird News
Rare bird from West Coast makes stop in Geauga County backyard – WKYC
Jacki Howard, of Geauga County, identified a rare sapsucker hybrid in her backyard, drawing interest from bird experts.
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TCAPS community mourning death of former board member Holly T. Bird – 9&10 News
Bird. According to TCAPS, Bird died Wednesday, April 2. They say she began her role with the TCAPS Board of Education in January 2023 and served …
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What bird names tell us about US-Canada relations – Bangor Daily News
“America’s recent desire to take over Canada is partially the fault of the birding community. Just look at the way we name birds.”
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From burger wrappers to masks, bird nests tell story of throwaway culture – The Guardian
While a bird’s nest is usually made from twigs and moss, the abundance of plastics has been helpful for birds in the city where natural items are …
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Dead birds on South Haven beaches raise concern for tourism season – WWMT
One week after more than 100 dead birds were discovered on South Haven’s beaches, there are still bird remains scattered across the shoreline.
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Bird flu quietly spreads through Western wildlife, raising pandemic concerns – EHN.org
Two cougars found dead in Washington with H5N1 show the bird flu may be spreading far beyond known hotspots — and silently infecting predators at …
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Snake handler rescues pet bird from being devoured by hungry python | US – Daily Express
A massive python was captured on video trying to break into a bird cage and make a meal out of the pet inside.
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HHS layoffs cut key veterinarians working on bird flu and pet food safety – EHN.org
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services laid off senior veterinarians vital to the bird flu response and food safety oversight, …
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Snake handler rescues pet bird from becoming next feed of hungry python – The Mirror US
Australian said he “got there just in time” to stop a beloved family pet becoming a peckish snake’s next meal. A snake …
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