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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.

Exotic bird returned to California zoo after being stolen

December 1, 2020

Exotic bird returned to California zoo after being stolen

One of the exotic birds that was stolen from a California zoo on Sunday morning has been returned, while the other remains missing.

Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree set to be released

November 24, 2020

Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree set to be released

The tiny owl rescued from the Rockefeller Christmas tree after surviving a harrowing, 200-mile journey from Oneonta to Manhattan was set to be released back into the wild Tuesday evening.

Owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days without food

November 18, 2020

Owl found inside Rockefeller Christmas tree after 3 days without food

A small Saw-whet owl was found inside the branches of the Rockefeller Christmas tree earlier this week. Now, the owl is recovering at a wildlife center in Saugerties, New York.

Pet parrot saves owner from house fire in Australia by calling his name

November 4, 2020

Pet parrot saves owner from house fire in Australia by calling his name

Anton Nguyen was asleep when his house in Brisbane, Australia, caught fire on Wednesday morning. His pet parrot Eric alerted him to the fire even before his smoke detector went off.

Owl rescued from Silverado Fire by Orange County firefighters

October 28, 2020

Owl rescued from Silverado Fire by Orange County firefighters

Orange County firefighters have rescued a barn owl from California’s Silverado Fire, a heartwarming video shows.

Starlings captured on film fighting in mid-air

September 8, 2020

Starlings captured on film fighting in mid-air

A pair of hungry and feisty starlings were spotted near St. Andrews, Scotland, duking it out over morsels of food.

California wildfire destroys endangered condor sanctuary

August 26, 2020

California wildfire destroys endangered condor sanctuary

A condor sanctuary in California has been devastated by one of the wildfires ravaging the state.

'Missing link' found? 3M-year-old red-eyed penguin could connect to modern-day sea birds

August 13, 2020

'Missing link' found? 3M-year-old red-eyed penguin could connect to modern-day sea birds

Researchers have discovered an ancient penguin with red-eyes and yellow-feathers that lived 3 million years ago and could be the "missing link" between modern-day penguins and their ancestors.