Iowa Public Radio

A beginner's guide to bird identification

In Iowa, 212 bird species nest throughout the state during nesting season. Nesting season is a great opportunity for first-time birdwatchers to make observations and start identifying species. Expert ...
Associated Press

What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021. But what has been ...

Meet The Bird That Lies To Other Animals. Hint: It Uses False Alarms To Steal Food

This bird lies for a living. Here’s what biological researchers have gleaned about its intelligence by observing its clever ...

I helped garden birds by doing one simple thing in January — and you can too

With cold weather set to hit the UK, feathered friends need our help and there's one thing you can do this weekend to assist wild bird species even more ...
Times of San Diego

What to Know About the Avian Flu Outbreak in Wild Birds — And What It Means for Backyard Feeders

Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021. But what has been the toll on wild ...