The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the public health risk is low but the H5 bird flu is “widespread in wild birds worldwide and is …
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West Nile virus detected in bird in Portland
West Nile virus detected in bird in Portland … Maine officials have reported finding the mosquito-borne virus in a number of animals around the state …
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How wildfire smoke impacts birds | Here & Now – WBUR
One of the first studies on wildfires and potential impacts on birds measured activity based on bird sounds.
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Tampering with bird nests is illegal – Texarkana Gazette
… bird nests, or to possess feathers or any part of wild birds. Some birds reuse nests or return to the same locations the next year. They are …
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New Zealand rushes vaccination of endangered birds before deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu arrives
Small trial on native birds is part of preparations for arrival of deadly strain of H5N1 avian flu, which has not yet been reported in New …
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Scientists brace for highly destructive, seemingly ceaseless disease spread by birds: ‘Not if, but when’
The virulent H5N1 Avian flu strain has already killed millions of seabirds, wild birds, and poultry overseas. ADVERTISEMENT. Advertisement.
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New grant to fight bird flu infection in livestock open to public – ABC 6 News – kaaltv.com
… wild bird migrations we had cases detected into July,” said Dr. Shauna Voss, poultry program veterinarian for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.
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OSU study aims to reduce bird collisions with wind turbines by painting one blade black
… bird impacts. Studies show hundreds of thousands of birds and bats die each year by hitting wind turbine blades. Researchers hope to build on …
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Parrot Sweetly Lays Head on Mom’s Shoulder for Scratches and Everyone’s Melting
Among some of the things a pet parent can do to strengthen the bond with their bird, talking to them tops the list. By repeating words and …
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Thousands of birds die of bird flu and botulism at wildlife refuges in southern Oregon
At least 5000 birds have died so far this summer at a network of wildlife refuges on the Oregon-California border, sparking fears of another large …
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