Birds - Page 3

October 10, 2025

Medieval shoe found in vulture nest reveals centuries-old secrets in European mountain caves

Archaeologists in Spain discovered medieval artifacts in bearded vulture nests, including a complete 13th-century esparto sandal and thousands of bone fragments.

August 16, 2025

Rare sighting as threatened bird species likely got lost, ending up 1,000 miles from home in Wisconsin

Threatened wood stork species discovered in Columbia County, Wisconsin, by a deer hunter, marking unexpected appearance outside of its normal Gulf Coast habitat.

August 6, 2025

Spot more birds with these must-have gadgets for bird watchers

For serious birders, the right gear can make all the difference. Shop must-have birdwatching cameras, state-of-the-art binoculars and other essential tech to enhance your avian observations.

July 23, 2025

New Jersey seagull snatches sandwich out of stunned woman's hand

New Jersey beach-goer Victoria Shannon Reed captured the moment an aggressive seagull swooped in and stole her sandwich while she was filming.

July 18, 2025

US Army tests robot coyotes to prevent catastrophic bird strikes

Robot coyotes built on motorized cars reaching 20 mph are being deployed at military airfields as an innovative solution to wildlife threats to aircraft safety.

June 18, 2025

More Americans seek eggs at home as chicken coop interest surges: What experts want you to know

Americans increasingly embrace backyard chicken coops with searches and sales soaring even as experts caution about the 10-year commitment and costs of proper poultry care.

May 28, 2025

Delta fight delayed by pigeon flying around inside cabin

Video captures pigeon inside airplane before takeoff from Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Credit: Tom Caw/TMX)

April 15, 2025

Is coloring Easter eggs safe amid bird flu outbreaks?

Amid ongoing bird flu outbreaks throughout the U.S., health experts discuss whether it's safe to color and consume eggs as the Easter holiday approaches.

March 19, 2025

New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years

The H7N9 strain of bird flu was detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi. The infection of 47,654 commercial chickens was confirmed on March 13 by the World Organization for Animal Health.

February 20, 2025

To eat eggs safely, do these two things, says food science expert

Amid outbreaks of bird flu in the U.S., experts weigh in on best practices for preparing eggs safely. See the video from Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology expert at King's College London.