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Avian flu: Why a cold winter is leading to more H5N1 cases among birds
Last year, a 13-year-old in British Columbia contracted Canada’s first known human case of avian flu after testing positive for the virus ...
Berkshire Eagle8hOpinion
Bears are attacking my bird feeders
Why don’t I retire the feeders and find something more productive to do with my life like bridge or plein air painting? I’ve ...
Cambridge Day12h
With their snow baths and mountain climbs, juncos may handle winter better than we do
These birds are not intimidated by the cold. Ornithologist Edward Howe Forbush observed juncos bathing in streams of melting ...
State wildlife expert hopeful bird flu pandemic has peaked in Mass.
One of the wildlife research leaders for MassWildlife says the recent bird flu outbreak in Canada Geese, swans, owls, and ...
Smithsonian Magazine19h
Researchers Use A.I. to Find an Elusive and ‘Odd’ Australian Bird. It Hadn’t Been Recorded in the Area Since 1989
Once abundant throughout southeastern Australia, the critically endangered plains-wanderer is now on the brink of extinction ...
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10 Birds With Stunning Yellow Eyes (Pictures Included)
Ever noticed how some birds seem to have a stare that cuts right through you? That’s often thanks to their striking yellow ...
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How bird flu 'upended' a Weymouth wildlife hospital
Day-to-day operations require more resources like protective gear, space in the hospital to isolate birds and money to ...
4 snowy owls have died of bird flu in Massachusetts. But that toll may grow
Bird flu has killed at least four snowy owls in Massachusetts in recent weeks, adding the graceful white and black-patterned ...
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8 Common Questions About Suet for Birds
Seeds, fruits, fats, nuts and more create a calorie-dense treat for birds. Here’s how to serve suet for birds. Learn what birds eat suet.
Wonders of Wildlife penguins bask in Springfield's snow, record-breaking cold
While people were encouraged to stay home and bundle up, Wonders of Wildlife's penguins left their indoor enclosed habitat ...
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Winter birdwatching brings surprise and excitement — and the occasional northern shrike
Winter birdwatching is full of surprises, from the daily hustle of familiar visitors to the excitement of spotting an ...
From bears to bats: 9 animals that hibernate in winter
Only four species of bear are hibernators: American Black Bear, Asiatic Black bear, Brown bear and Polar bear. These furry mammals don’t hibernate in the true sense because their body temperature only ...