Signs of the coming of spring are appearing everywhere. So far, I’ve seen robins, red-winged blackbirds, killdeers, herring gulls, grackles, great-blue herons, geese, chipmunks, geese and others.

Last week, on the last day of February, two grackles showed up at our feeders. It was our first grackles at the feeders this ...

The film explores the lives of various bird species in a woodland setting, focusing on their nesting habits, feeding behaviors, and interactions with their young. It highlights the female redstart's ...

The sparrow symbolizes the spiritual connection found in true love. Ironically, the salt marsh sparrow on the east coast of the U.S. is widely regarded in science as the most promiscuous bird in the ...

The best bird feeder cameras means that observing our feathered friends no longer feels like a giant game of hide and seek. These specialized cameras combine weatherproof construction, motion-sensing ...

Since late 2024, the avian influenza virus H5N1 has been spreading rapidly through wild bird populations, possibly spurred by fall migration. Waterfowl and seabirds have been hit hard, though ...

Share on Pinterest A recent CDC MMWR report shows three new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be slowly spreading. Johanna Moya/Getty Images A growing bird flu ...

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Tech company Bird, formerly known as MessageBird, is leaving the Netherlands and restructuring its operations across six global hubs, CEO Robert Vis announced. The move marks a major shift for the ...

On farm C, the researchers inferred that transmission between chicken houses likely originated in the house with the largest bird population and highest ventilation rate, making it the most ...

The current outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has caused concern among scientists, public health officials and lawmakers. Recent studies and reports show that the virus has spread further ...

Bird flu may be spreading between people and cats more than previously thought, a new federal study said. The findings published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ...