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New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (485+ words) The curious birds, known for their bobbing walks and kazoo-like calls, have drawn a crowd to Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan since arriving in late March. Dozens of spectators are gathering at the park every day to try to catch…...
Snowy Egrets show unique foraging behavior at Shipwreck Museum
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (759+ words) A Snowy Egret like this one was a first of the year at Sesachacha pond March 27. Two Snowy Egrets made an appearance next to the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum March 31. They are smaller and more active than the stately long-necked Great…...
318 pigeons removed from Wilkes-Barre home
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (268+ words) Over 300 emaciated pigeons infested with mites and bird lice were removed from a Wilkes-Barre home this week in an animal-hoarding case animal rescue workers are calling "sad and devastating." The'Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center says it assisted Wilkes-Barre animal…...
Audubon program explores reservation's avian diversity
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (198+ words) Lake County Leader Audubon program explores reservation's avian diversity "Avian biodiversity of the Flathead Nation" is the topic of the Mission Mountain Audubon's next community program, 7 p. m. Thursday, April 16, in the Polson Library. Cara Thompson, a wildlife biologist for the Confederated…...
A destination in Vietnam ranks among the world's best places for birdwatching.
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (488+ words) Once considered a pastime reserved for retirees, birdwatching has changed dramatically. Today, luxurious villas, creatively designed hotels, and opulent bedrooms mark the beginning of a new type of birdwatching tourism that is emerging around the world. From magnificent quetzals to…...
Nebraska Birding Bowl welcomes all experience levels
15+ hour, 6+ min ago (299+ words) A pair of Northern Cardinals, male and female, visit a bird feeder. APRIL 8, 2026 - LINCOLN, NEB. - Registration is open for the Nebraska Birding Bowl, a friendly competition to observe as many bird species as possible while supporting wildlife conservation. All birders…...
Bird Brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health and slow cognitive aging
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (640+ words) A group of birdwatchers met in Hillsborough County to learn how to count a Wood Stork colony. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) -- A simple look out the window at your favorite bird could do more than brighten the day. In fact,…...
Virtual birders can monitor osprey, bald eagle nests on webcams
17+ hour, 7+ min ago (242+ words) SALMON, Idaho " Virtual birders and webcam voyeurs, rejoice. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game released a new 24/7 osprey webcam in Salmon, Idaho. The high-resolution livestream camera promises birders the ability to "view breeding behavior, chick rearing, and other osprey…...
Birds nesting in harm's way, or in your way? Here's some tips.
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (448+ words) Warming temperatures means birds will be looking for places to nest, lay eggs, and raise their young. Some of the places they choose may not necessarily be that good, for birds or humans occupying the property where they may be…...
Migration, storms and survival: what birds face on the wing
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (679+ words) Why do birds migrate? It's a question that's been asked and studied for centuries. Bill Volkert answered it on March 30 during at a presentation attended by more than 100 people at the Waupaca Area Public Library as part of the Winchester…...