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Bears wake up hungry and seek out food sources they can smell like birdseed, garbage, chickens, pet food, and barbecue grills. “Preventing bears from accessing human-sourced foods, such as bird seed, is key to successful coexistence,”…

One late winter day, I heard our dog barking violently from the yard. I came out to find him standing about 6 feet from a hawk that was on the ground next to our house. I grabbed the dog's collar, brought it up, and watched the falcon…

Photo courtesy of John Hall With black bears waking up from their seasonal slumber earlier than usual, Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department officials say it's time to put bird feeders back into hibernation. "The department recommends…

Loss of natural habitat is a serious threat to wildlife. How the game birds managed to recover after the wildfires that roared and incinerated our corner of the country is a mystery, but they are thriving again in my part of paradise.…

"In the heart of winter, I finally learned that there was an invincible…

Lack of greenery in winter poses challenges for non-hibernating animals The pristine white backdrop of a snowy winter day can be a wonder to behold. While fresh snow on the ground can create impressive landscapes, the absence…

By Pat DrayThe place of the garden Pat Dray. Earlier this year, a mysterious outbreak caused widespread death of songbirds in the eastern United States, leading to a recommendation to remove bird feeders. However, reports of the…

The assessment of British birds found over a quarter are seriously endangered.Some 70 of the 245 birds assessed in the UK are on the 'red list' - meaning they are of greatest conservation concern due to severe declines, numbers well below…

American Legion Post 2 seeks to bring a sense of peace to Veterans Memorial Park in Earlington. The…

As we have now started November I wanted to find more things to do than do and today's column has a combination of the two. November is a good month to try and spend some time with your family between sports. Hope you can find the…

Countless backyards are battlegrounds between hardcore owners and squirrels vying for bird food.Squirrels…

MILLCREEK CANYON, Utah - A pair of hikers share their spooky encounter with a puma on Wednesday night.John Young and Kes Chauca were on the last descent of the Grandeur Peak Trail in Millcreek Canyon.It was around 8:15 pm when John,…

Ken borton | Detroit NewsThere are over 400 species of birds in Michigan, and people across the state love to watch and feed them. But Natural Resources Department bureaucrats have created absurd rules that make all but the most…

Countless backyards are battlegrounds between hardcore owners and squirrels vying for bird food. Squirrels…

Posted on October 13, 2021 Digging Deep With The Garden Goddess, Cynthia Brian Grass roots…

Countless backyards are battlegrounds between hardcore owners and squirrels vying for bird food. Squirrels…

The mysterious disease primarily affected chicks of larger songbirds, such as American robins. NC Wildlife Resources Commission officials have announced that the outbreak affecting songbirds since May 2020 appears to be abating and,…

By Adam T. RohnkeMSU Extension Service RAYMOND, Mississippi - After an active year for disease-linked wild bird deaths in the United States, people should follow best practices when providing feeders and water sources for wild…

(BPT) - Since the start of the pandemic, approximately 12.6 million U.S. households have adopted new pets,…

After a weeks-long ban on bird feeders in Pennsylvania, due to an unexplained disease that was spreading through a variety of songbirds in that state and others, bird lovers are once again encouraged to feed the birds and enjoy the…

The Sharp-shinned Hawk, or sharpie (as it's commonly known) is one of our current southerly migrants this…

As a "showcase for pet suppliers, trendsetters and emerging brands," PAW at Glee 2021 provides a platform for all retailers looking to optimize the "pet pound," according to the organizers. PAW, which focuses on the health…

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2021/August/23/Bird%20Illness_WRAP.mp3 This spring, biologists began to hear of songbirds in the eastern part of the country that were sick or dying for unexplained reasons.!-->>-->…

NORTH CAROLINA - North Carolina wildlife officials are asking bird lovers across the state to temporarily remove bird feeders from their gardens to help stop the spread of a new disease that is killing them. song birds.The disease, which…

Birds are among the most popular and beloved wild animals. Of course, moose are majestic. Deer are popular with different groups of people for different reasons. Some people find foxes beautiful (or at least cute kittens). Some people…

According to Indiana wildlife authorities, songbirds dying from an unexplained disease are now found in three-quarters of counties in Indiana. The Indianapolis Star reported 53 counties two weeks ago. The sick songbird was first…

Researchers at Oregon State University have good news for the well-meaning masses who place bird feeders in…

It has been a year of ups and downs so far for the wild birds at Barcaskey Farm.In May, I reported that my father killed a female bluebird while she was sitting on a clutch of eggs in one of her nesting boxes. A few days later the male…

What was a once-in-a-lifetime sighting is now becoming common and widespread as more black bears are seen in Missouri, particularly in the southern half of the state.Usually shy, black bears are not aggressive and will try to avoid people.…

INDIANA - The mysterious disease that kills songbirds in the midwest and…

SOUTH CHARLESTON - Several wildlife agencies in the District of…

The most obvious choice: walk away, but then figure out if you inadvertently lured the bear and do something about it TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR Here in northern Wisconsin, sightings of black bears aren't very unusual. They've even been!-->…

Just as humans must learn to adapt to changes in water availability during a drought, so do wildlife. Less water means less habitat available for wildlife, and since Utah is home to significant numbers of wildlife, prolonged drought can…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - An unknown disease that can cause blindness and other problems in birds, including death, has been detected in several states, including Ohio, according to wildlife officials.the United States Geological Survey says…

We are open (mainly)!The entire ground floor and mezzanine (including the Teen Loft) are available Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Children's Room remains…