Birdwatchers from across northern Ontario and as far south as Toronto have flocked to the rural hamlet of Foleyet to catch a glimpse of a rare bird,
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Bird News
Red Kite found dead was poisoned with banned pesticide – BBC
The bird of prey’s body was discovered north west of Braco on 22 June. … All wild birds in Scotland are protected under the Wildlife and …
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Cricket’s most famous umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92 – The Sydney Morning Herald
Bird, who officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, was a household name in cricket-playing nations.
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Dutch radar firm Robin turns bird-spotting skills into drone defense
The company’s expertise in distinguishing bird species on radar can help operators identify drone threats, even swarms.
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Update on Chicken Comforted by Horse After Losing Her Family Is Full of Bittersweet Tears
After seeing how depressed and lethargic the chicken became, the farm owner and pet parent moved her from the outside pen into the barn so she wouldn’ …
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30 striking Butler nurses found a new passion helping rehab birds – The Providence Journal
… wild bird sanctuary. The connection began after a nurse rescued an injured baby hawk and contacted Congress of the Birds for help. The sanctuary’s …
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Bird of prey found to be poisoned in Braco, Perth and Kinross – Police Scotland
Birds of prey, like all wild birds in Scotland, are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and it is an offence to intentionally …
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Northumberland County Council issues bird flu warning | Hexham Courant
The warning comes after cases of avian influenza were confirmed in wild birds found in Horsley and Druridge Bay. Northumberland County Council’s …
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Dickie Bird, umpire whose eccentricities endeared him to the nation and to cricket fans everywhere
Telegraph Obituaries · Harold “Dickie” Bird, who has died aged 92, was one of the leading cricket umpires of his time: the challenge, however, is to …
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How gene editing of farm animals could help prevent a COVID-like bird flu epidemic
… wild bird populations. The scientists involved are using gene editing techniques to develop bird flu resistant chickens. [The] team reported …
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