Nearly 1 Million Chickens to Be Slaughtered to Limit Bird Fly Spread Nearly a million chickens in Minnesota are set to be culled to prevent the spread of bird flu in the region. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that a massive flock of chickens had been infected by the highly-contagious avian influenza virus, which …
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has removed 21 animals from the Endangered Species Act, not because they are no longer endangered, but because they are extinct. This decision was made after it was discovered that these species had very few numbers or were already eradicated. According to CBS News, these species, which include …
David Willard, a retired bird division collections manager at the Chicago Field Museum, has been checking the grounds of Chicago’s lakefront exhibition center for dead birds for 40 years. However, on Thursday morning, he made a horrific discovery – hundreds of dead songbirds so densely packed together that they resembled a carpet. The cause of …
The excitement in England reaches its peak when the soccer team wins the Premier League. However, bird-watchers recently experienced a similar level of excitement when 16 North American bird species made an unexpected arrival on British and Irish shores. These birds were blown across the Atlantic with the remnants of Hurricane Lee. What makes …
In a rare sighting, five flamingos have made an appearance in Port Washington, Wisconsin, attracting a bustling crowd of eager onlookers. This marks the first time the American flamingos have been spotted in the state of Wisconsin, according to Mark Korducki from the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, as reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The …
Introducing Bird Buddy, the AI-powered bird feeder that not only provides food for birds but also captures candid photos and identifies the species of each bird that visits. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bird Buddy CEO Franci Zidar explained that their product utilizes artificial intelligence technology to take clear and “interesting” snapshots of feeding birds. The …
In the Bellingshausen Sea of Antarctica, four out of five emperor penguin colonies experienced a complete failure in breeding last year. This devastating outcome was a result of the sea ice, which the young chicks rely on for survival, breaking up earlier than usual. The British Antarctic Survey conducted research using satellite images to monitor …
It is commonly assumed that birds found dead under power lines have been electrocuted. However, a recent study highlighted in the New York Times suggests otherwise. Wildlife biologist Eve Thomason and her team from Boise State University conducted a comprehensive study, covering 122 miles of power lines across Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. They …
A fascinating ancient sea creature, pivotal in the production of vital medicines, and residing in the tidal mudflats along the East Coast, stands to benefit from new protective standards. However, despite these developments, conservationists remain concerned about the declining bird species that relies on the horseshoe crabs. Dive deeper into this complex issue with AP’s …
Bobby Harrison believes that to win the lottery, you must first buy a ticket. In his case, winning the lottery means spotting an ivory-billed woodpecker. And buying the ticket means venturing into the swamps of eastern Arkansas on his canoe, a journey he has embarked upon over 2,000 times in the past four decades. Lindsey …