“Behavioral cascade” of animal movement has long been a wonder of science October 1, 2019 Birds of a feather flock together is a axiom that’s never more true than when there’s a perceived threat. When that happens, a flock… Continue Reading
Dozens of distressed birds forced to wear Christmas ornaments found in New Zealand January 10, 2019 Pigeons have been found near Wellington, New Zealand wrapped in tinsel and other Christmas decorations and authorities are looking for the people responsible for… Continue Reading
New Zealand sculpture of stairway to the heavens sending birds to their deaths October 30, 2018 A New Zealand sculpture of a staircase made from aluminium descending up the sky has killed at least two birds after the critters impales… Continue Reading
Birds sing because they have a unique voice box that no other animals have, scientists find October 10, 2018 The way birds sing is unlike any other sound animals make and scientists now know that this melodious call comes from a unique voice… Continue Reading
“Drunk birds” have taken over a Minnesota town, police warn October 5, 2018 You’ve heard of angry birds. But drunk birds? Yes, it’s a thing and they are terrorizing a northern Minnesota town. The belligerent birds have… Continue Reading
White-tailed eagle chick hatches in Orkney marking a first in more than 140 years June 16, 2018 Orkney bird lovers have been waiting since the 19th century for this: a sea eagle chick. Finally, Orkney has landed its first white-tailed eagle… Continue Reading
Calgary wins Safe Cats Safe Birds Award for protective pet ownership program March 22, 2017 It was an innovative approach to animal control: Calgary banned pets from roaming at large. The move was designed to keep cats and dogs… Continue Reading
Urban living, noise pollution have birds singing a different tune August 23, 2016 If you live in a city, it may take some thinking to recall when was the last time you heard birds singing. The urban… Continue Reading
Owners of pets rescued from Fort McMurray wildfires have until June 30 to claim critters June 22, 2016 When fire raged out of control in Fort McMurray this spring, hundreds of family pets were displaced, lost or left behind in the panic… Continue Reading
American bald eagle tries to trump Canada gooose June 1, 2016 Lisa Bell, you take the prize for taking the most awesome pictures of the week! The Vancouver woman proved the adage right. The best… Continue Reading