During the winter months, bird baths can provide a much-needed resource. Keeping them functional in freezing weather, however ...

Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu. By Carl Zimmer Carl Zimmer has reported on pandemics since 2009 and is the ...

The strain had previously been found only in birds and people. Most bird flu infections in dairy cattle in the US have been the B3.13 variant, or what’s become known as the “cattle clade.” ...

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Cold Temperatures Promote Spread of a Bird Pink Eye Pathogen at Winter Feeders Feb. 11, 2025 — A recent study by two biological science researchers found that a pathogen for bird pink eye ...

Charming heart shaped design Perfect for bird watchers Two prong stake for support Bring a touch of charm to your garden with the Iron Heart Shaped Bird Bath Stake. Its lovely heart-shaped design adds ...

One immediate action that residents can take is to remove bird feeders and bird baths. These items encourage birds to congregate, creating hot spots for virus transmission. Officials warn that ...

In the era of bird flu, they say raw milk and raw pet food are bringing a dangerous virus with pandemic potential too close to people and pets. On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration ...

Bath Area Family YMCA has raised about 90% of the $7.9 million it needs to expand its early child care options to meet demand, especially among Bath Iron Works families. The fundraising push ...

Mike Lomax travels hundreds of miles for the chance to see rare birds Bird watchers from across England are in west Cornwall hoping to catch sight of a Booted Eagle. BBC News talks to some of them ...