Birds, such as blue and great tits, use fur to line their nests, exposing their offspring to pesticides used in veterinary treatments.

The emptiness of nature’s winter pantry is giving way to an abundant buffet as our migrating birds return. Maple and basswood trees extend a welcome, offering up sweet ambrosia to sustain ...

Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

It is late February and remnant melting snow is teasing us with the promise of spring. As the snow recedes, it reveals secret stories that have been accumulating since fall, a window into the ...

Are you sick of winter and eager to see signs of spring? Cheer up, spring is on its way even if you can't a tulip yet.

With so many bird species visiting our gardens and a variety of feeders and food options available, it can be tricky for ...

As the days get longer and temperatures rise, spring brings a flurry of activity - not just for plants, but birds too. Migratory species return from their wintering grounds, while year-round residents ...

Chickadees are plump, sparrow-sized birds with tiny beaks. Mountain chickadees are a bit larger and stockier than the black-capped chickadee. Both species have a black cap and throat with a white ...

We talked to experts about where the science is on risks to humans and how the virus is messing with the food supply.

So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ...

Within 24 to 48 hours of the first detection of the virus, state and federal animal health officials work with farms to cull ...

Remember the toilet paper shortage? How about yeast and flour? Welcome to an egg shortage. An outbreak of bird flu in 2022 caused egg prices to skyrocket, hitting an average high of $4.82 in ...