NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—In response to more than 32 Brown pelicans being attacked somewhere along the coast of Orange County, a GoFundMe page has been established to assist with the costs of treating the birds, all who have been taken to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach. In addition, the Animal Legal Defense…
Reward Offered to Solve Mystery of Violent Pelican Attacks
How to feed to help, not hurt, wild birds
Feeding birds responsibly by first keeping backyard bird feeders clean goes a long way in preventing illnesses such as salmonellosis in feeder birds, a central Illinois biology professor said. Anthony “Tony” Rothering, professor of biology, mathematics and sciences at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois, is aware of a recent salmonellosis outbreak in common…
Deadly Pelican Attacks Wreak Havoc Along SoCal Coast
Scores of Brown Pelican’s along the coast of Orange County, Calif. have become victim to brutal attacks resulting in serious injuries, leaving many to die from severe wounds. During the past few months, more than 32 pelicans have arrived at the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach, brought by fish and wildlife officers…
It’s OK to Be Birdbrained
One of the things I’ve noticed in the past several years after moving back to my roots in the Midwest, and recently moving to a more rural area with a lake and farmland nearby, that I didn’t notice before, is that by watching birds I realized they were created to be mentors for parents. “What?”…
10 of the Weirdest-Looking, Most Oddly-Behaving Birds in the World
Amidst the diverse traits of planet Earth’s some 10,000 bird species, nature left space for whimsy. Some bird adaptations, strange rituals, and odd dietary habits defy explanation. But these make birds some of the most engaging members of the animal kingdom. Here are 10 of the weirdest-looking, most oddly-behaving birds on the planet: 1. Long-Wattled…
Migratory Birds Bring Opportunity, Environmental Concerns to Washingtonians
SKAGIT VALLEY, Wash.—In Washington State, one of the greatest natural wonders is the annual return and departure of migratory birds. However, the birds’ yearly departure in spring not only brings bird watchers (also known as birders) but also creates issues for local farmers and the natural environment. Skagit Valley lies in northwestern Washington, a little…
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