And trumpeter swans on Central Saanich farmlands gave hope to bird enthusiasts that a species on the brink of extinction can come back and flourish. “ …
Read More at Source.
Bird
Bird Flu kills multiple birds at Duck Creek Quarry, says Animal Control Officials – NBC26
Howard Animal Control says Duck Creek Quarry is closed after Bird Flu kills at least 44 birds. The area must go five consecutive days without a …
Read More at Source.
Avian flu feared in Canadian polar bears after disease kills bear in Alaska – CTV News
… birds. “In most cases, wild mammals are being infected by scavenging tissues of infected birds. It does not seem to be transmitted mammal to …
Read More at Source.
Avian flu detected in polar bear in Alaska | CBC News
Yukon, however, has not seen much evidence of infection in the territory’s wildlife so far. Harms said the last known infection was in a wild bird …
Read More at Source.
Plant waste from a botanic garden creates natural habitat for injured birds
Mt. Cuba botanical garden in Delaware sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.
Read More at Source.
Duck Creek Quarry remains closed as number of geese dead from bird flu rises to 45
The quarry and trails around the quarry will remain closed until no more sick or dead birds are found for a period of five days, according to Howard …
Read More at Source.
Utah conservation research to get boost from new tech – KSL NewsRadio
The center will put tiny harmless GPS tags on local birds, bats, and insects. Then they’ll release the little critters out into the wild. The towers …
Read More at Source.
Commentary on Bird and Animal Names Fraught with Cutesy and Historical Perils
Perhaps realizing most colleges don’t teach “layers of cuteness” to wildlife students, and not wanting to be labeled a zealot, the petitioner added: “ …
Read More at Source.
Utah birders break out binoculars for national bird count – KPCW
Birdwatchers across the Wasatch Back gathered to collect valuable data about local bird populations in the annual Christmas Bird Count.
Read More at Source.
More info from the Waterloo Christmas Bird Count | Lake Mills Leader – hngnews.com
Each CBC is a 15-mile diameter circle (176.6 square miles), a large area in which we try to find and count every bird.
Read More at Source.