John Kirk Townsend, who has several birds named for him, used skulls stolen from the graves of Native people to promote his theory that they were …
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Avian Flu research helps understand virus | Farm News – Farmers Guardian
The team of scientists have used this FluMap to look at the relationship between wild birds and commercial poultry, and it is also proving useful in …
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Some Washington bird species to be renamed in light of racism from historic namesakes
Many bird watchers consider it a treat to catch even a glimpse of a Townsend’s warbler through their binoculars as it swiftly bounces behind pine …
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Bird flu confirmed at a poultry farm in Madison County – YouTube
Officials say there’s no public health concern and that the avian flu doesn’t affect poultry meat or egg products, which are still safe to eat.
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Letter to the editor: Public should not touch wild animals – The Post Star
… wild nature of these creatures (mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians) whether in their native surroundings or in captivity. They are not pets …
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Be Bird Wise rolls out new website | Local News | goskagit.com
Be Bird Wise is a coalition of 10 groups interested in waterfowl in the Skagit Valley. It seeks a balance between landowners, photographers, hunters …
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Trumps in court, celebrities in costume, and SO many birds: It’s the weekly news quiz – KVPR
Seemingly apropos of nothing, there was a surprising amount of bird and bird-adjacent news, too. Plus, two Trump scions testified in a civil case …
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US Avian Influenza Losses Hit 60 Million Birds | Poultry News | lancasterfarming.com
The outbreaks came during the fall migration of wild birds, which are the natural reservoir of the pathogen. All of the infected flocks were west …
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Mexico detects first H5N1 avian flu outbreak of the season
… wild birds and other “harmful fauna” could enter. Workers who enter poultry production units should shower before coming onto the farm and change …
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Exploring November and our autumn holidays in the Last Green Valley – Norwich Bulletin
Wild turkeys are amazing birds, and last month I had an encounter with one that, at first, seemed comical but ended up being rather sad. Most of …
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