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New birding app helps people identify bird species, encourages healthy habits for all

December 12, 2022

New birding app helps people identify bird species, encourages healthy habits for all

Birda co-founders John and Natalie White shared details of their social birding network with Fox News Digital.

3 bald eagles die, 10 sickened in Minnesota after likely eating euthanized animals dumped at landfill

December 12, 2022

3 bald eagles die, 10 sickened in Minnesota after likely eating euthanized animals dumped at landfill

Ten bald eagles likely poisoned after scavenging on the carcasses of euthanized animals are expected to recover, the University of Minnesota Raptor Center said.

Endangered seabird at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park caught on camera for first time

December 7, 2022

Endangered seabird at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park caught on camera for first time

The National Park Service said Tuesday that the endangered ʻakēʻakē seabird had been documented emerging from its burrow on the Mauna Loa volcano for the first time.

Nebraska reports state's 13th case of bird flu

November 27, 2022

Nebraska reports state's 13th case of bird flu

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture reported the state's 13th case of avian influenza on Saturday, resulting in the killing of 1.8 million chickens.

Mexico to start vaccinating birds to prevent the spread of H5N1

November 16, 2022

Mexico to start vaccinating birds to prevent the spread of H5N1

Mexico is going to start vaccinating birds in high-risk areas to prevent the spread of H5N1 in their farms. Last month they detected a severe strain in a commercial farm in Nuevo Leon.

British supermarkets rationing eggs as avian flu disrupts supply

November 15, 2022

British supermarkets rationing eggs as avian flu disrupts supply

As Britain faces their largest outbreak of the avian flu, supermarkets started to ration eggs due to the number of cases seen on farms resulting in a shortage of turkeys and chickens.

Quebec's gannets continue to fascinate marine biologists

November 14, 2022

Quebec's gannets continue to fascinate marine biologists

Northern gannets have been recognized as fiercely loyal to their home and mate. Before flying south for the winter, gannets mate again and raise new chicks on their exact nesting spot.

With fall migration approaching, Iowa official limits the movement of live birds in response to bird flu

November 11, 2022

With fall migration approaching, Iowa official limits the movement of live birds in response to bird flu

Iowa veterinarian Jeff Kaisand signed an order limiting the movement of live birds in response to the bird flu. More than a million chickens had to be killed in a recent case.

Mexico discovers H5N1 bird flu near US border

October 31, 2022

Mexico discovers H5N1 bird flu near US border

Mexico has discovered a strain of H5N1 avian influenza at a farm on the border with the United States on Sunday, one week after their first-ever reported case.

Winging it: Young bird may have set distance record by flying non-stop from Alaska to Tasmania

October 29, 2022

Winging it: Young bird may have set distance record by flying non-stop from Alaska to Tasmania

A young bar-tailed godwit — a member of the sandpiper family — may have set a new flight distance record by flying non-stop from Alaska to Tasmania. Here are details about the bird.