LOS ANGELES. Worlds oldest known wild bird is expecting again, aged 74. Parenting can be tough, even for the young and energetic, but one elderly …
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Wild Birds
Wisdom the 74-year-old albatross lays an egg with new mate – Conservation news
Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, has laid an egg, this time with a new partner. She is a Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis), or …
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Disturbing finds in idyllic lake prompt outbreak concerns: ‘Perfect conditions’ – Yahoo News
Over several weeks wildlife rescuers have scooped the bodies of dead ducks and other native birds from its waters. “They have no visible injuries …
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Single mutation in H5N1 bird flu could enable easier human infection – Cosmos Magazine
The H5NI influenza virus is a bird flu found in animals worldwide including wild birds. The study, led by scientists at Scripps Research and published …
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Oak Orchard Swamp bird count planned for Dec. 27 | Orleans Hub
… wild birds seen and heard within the circle. The Oak Orchard Swamp … wildlife areas, counting every bird they see or hear all day. It’s not …
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Action plan: CIAR BYRNE’s essential jobs for your garden this week – Daily Mail
Gardening expert Ciar Byrne advises giving wild birds a high-fat diet in winter. Put out finely chopped bacon rind and grated cheese for small …
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Bird feeder warning issued to gardeners feeding wildlife this winter – The Mirror US
As the temperatures plummet, it’s more important than ever to ensure birds have access to fresh water and food high in fat. Birds eating from a bird …
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The 53rd Annual Crookston Christmas Bird Count is December 14 – KROX
… birds, totaling 1759 individuals. We hope this year’s weather will be as delightful as last year’s. You only need an interest in wild birds. No …
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Opinion: Gambling with bird flu is asking for trouble — and another pandemic – Squamish Chief
The stories of wild birds, mammals, poultry, cattle, and other farm animals with “bird flu” (H5N1) keep coming. The real infection numbers are …
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