The sight of a sick or dead bird at a feeder doesn’t evoke the same delight as a visit from a healthy, chirping songbird. Seeing diseased birds is often a source of concern, confusion and even guilt ...

Concerns about bird flu have been on the rise since the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the discovery of infections in dairy cows in two states earlier this week. The agency announced ...

Among the many diseases that afflict wild birds, there is avian flu, which made national news when it began decimating flocks of domestic turkeys and chickens. This very pathogenic strain (known as ...

Q: In response to recent warnings about avian flu in wild birds, I have taken down my bird feeders and bird baths. When is it OK to put them back out? A: Infection with avian influenza viruses among ...

“It’s amazing. To be with other veterans of different eras back to the Korean War. And their experiences were vastly different than mine. Korea and Vietnam compared to Iraq. Two different environments ...

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to help save the birds by doing their part to clean bird feeders this spring. “As spring nears and the weather warms, the ...

ATLANTA — Spring is just around the corner in Georgia, and state officials are urging residents to apply spring cleaning not just to their homes, but their bird feeders. “As spring nears and the ...

Customers and employees were at the Ruby’s Food Truck at 2524 South Street when an 18-wheeler crashed into it. Several people were taken to a local hospital for care, the owners report. Corbin Flores ...

Avian poxvirus infections represent a significant health concern for wild bird populations worldwide. These infections, caused by a diverse group of large double‐stranded DNA viruses within the genus ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced on Thursday that they have released an updated version of an app aimed at documenting bird health throughout Florida ...