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Washington Post reporter troubled by 'racist legacy' of some birds

June 5, 2021

Washington Post reporter troubled by 'racist legacy' of some birds

It's hunting season for cancel culture and its latest targets are "racist" birds, according to The Washington Post.

Rare orange-eyed owl spotted for the first time in more than 125 years

May 15, 2021

Rare orange-eyed owl spotted for the first time in more than 125 years

For the first time since its discovery more than 125 years ago, scientists have documented the Bornean subspecies of the Rajah Scops-Owl (Otus brookii brookii) in the montane forest of Malaysia's Mount Kinabalu.

Ohio falconers can use owls for hunting, new law says

May 12, 2021

Ohio falconers can use owls for hunting, new law says

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed a new law allowing falconers in the state to use owls for hunting small game.

Endangered condors trash home of California mom

May 6, 2021

Endangered condors trash home of California mom

A California woman's home has reportedly been invaded by a flock of endangered California condors.

Oklahoma alleged cockfighting ring busted, 34 roosters seized: report

April 22, 2021

Oklahoma alleged cockfighting ring busted, 34 roosters seized: report

An alleged cockfighting ring in rural Oklahoma was recently busted, according to reports.

Swan terrorizes homeowners by constantly knocking on front doors: 'Extremely irritating'

March 24, 2021

Swan terrorizes homeowners by constantly knocking on front doors: 'Extremely irritating'

Knock knock. Who’s there? A swan.

New York state trooper saves wounded bald eagle found on highway

March 17, 2021

New York state trooper saves wounded bald eagle found on highway

A New York state trooper teamed up with animal rescuers to save injured bald eagle on the side of an Orange County highway Tuesday.

Turkey storms into and destroys dentist's office

March 7, 2021

Turkey storms into and destroys dentist's office

One of the managers of the dental office in Fair Oaks, Calif., says that she was having a normal day when, out of nowhere, the bird crashed through the windows of the office.

Sparrowhawk rescued after flying into woman’s home, landing on Christmas tree

December 16, 2020

Sparrowhawk rescued after flying into woman’s home, landing on Christmas tree

A woman in Scotland had an unexpected visitor try to move into her Christmas tree this week.

Black vultures terrorizing Pennsylvania town

December 8, 2020

Black vultures terrorizing Pennsylvania town

Scores of pesky black vultures are ruling the roost in one unlucky Pennsylvania town — harassing residents, wrecking homes and coating entire trees with their droppings.