But this time of the year, you know, the seeds from last year are pretty much gone. And so the birds really are looking around for food, and you can certainly help them out with some backyard feeding.

For backyard birders ... Handling sick or dead birds requires caution. If a bird appears ill or is found dead near a feeding station, experts recommend avoiding direct contact.

The Bullock’s oriole, a native of the Great Plains or Far West, typically spends winters in Mexico. Bruce Beehler is a naturalist and author, whose books include “Natural Encounters” and “Birds of ...

Staff will be on hand at the bird feeding window throughout the day helping guests ... Atlantic Flyway will be illuminated by Cape Florida Bird Banding Station, South Florida Audubon Society, Audubon ...

The virus doesn't commonly infect backyard birds such as sparrows ... geese and ducks contract bird flu. The DEC recommends not feeding wildlife in general; however, there is no official ...

Ohio is currently dealing with a significant bird flu outbreak, affecting not just large chicken farms but also backyard ...

Every February, count for as little as 15 minutes in your own backyard to help expand our understanding of birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird ...

Bohl said backyard chicken farmers can start by protecting feed so it's not exposed to wild birds. He said it's also important to buy livestock from reputable people who test their flocks for disease.

Colombia is a country of staggering beauty and megadiversity, boasting the highest number of bird species in the world (over ...

Young birds learn feeding locations from parents and flock members, creating generational knowledge of reliable food sources in your neighborhood. That's why established feeding stations that have ...

The risk of transmission to humans remains low, but it can happen. As the popularity of keeping backyard and urban chicken flocks grows, health and agriculture experts warn that bird flu can pose a ...