Tag: birds

  • Injured Owl Rescued Amid North Dakota’s Intense Winter Storms: PHOTOS

    Injured Owl Rescued Amid North Dakota’s Intense Winter Storms: PHOTOS

    Fighting North Dakota’s winter storms, this hardy Fargo police officer went above and beyond to save a great horned owl with a broken wing. Typically, police officers must refer wildlife-related calls to North Dakota Game and Fish Department. But when FPD Community Service Officer (CSO) Aventi saw the condition of…

  • Raptor Expert Masters Feather Repair to Save Injured Birds

    Raptor Expert Masters Feather Repair to Save Injured Birds

    Injured birds of prey are getting a second chance at a healthy life thanks to the work of a dedicated raptor expert who spent years honing her skills in the delicate art of feather repair. Raptor expert Melanie Barsony calls Australia home, but to learn imping, an ancient method of…

  • Bald Eagle Shot, Killed in Indiana Sparks DNR Investigation

    Bald Eagle Shot, Killed in Indiana Sparks DNR Investigation

    Indiana holds a unique history with the bald eagle. So when one is shot and killed, state officials do all they can to hold poachers accountable. In kind, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officers are currently seeking public help. A bald eagle was shot in Dubois County on Saturday, February…

  • Scientists Discover Flamingos Choose Friends Based On The Vibes

    Scientists Discover Flamingos Choose Friends Based On The Vibes

    As far as birds go, Pink Flamingos seem pretty chill. It takes a special kind of swag to pull off that much pink in such immaculate fashion. Especially on more days than just Wednesday. While some birds fly solo, flamingos hang out in bigger social groups. Turns out those social…

  • ‘Wild Kingdom’ and California Condors Soar Together Once More with Host Peter Gros (EXCLUSIVE)

    ‘Wild Kingdom’ and California Condors Soar Together Once More with Host Peter Gros (EXCLUSIVE)

    California condors were put on the endangered species list in 1967. By the mid 80s, they were declared extinct in the wild. As the latest iteration of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom reiterates, the beloved program has been there every step of the way – right up to present day.…

  • Poisoned Barred Owl Rescue Highlights Dangers of Rodenticide

    Poisoned Barred Owl Rescue Highlights Dangers of Rodenticide

    As New York City continues to root for Flaco’s freedom, this Boston barred owl rescue highlights the grave threat to raptor survival. For over 13 years, Flaco the Eurasian eagle owl called Central Park Zoo home. Now, he’s taking NYC’s only wild space for all its worth. As Flaco dines on city…

  • How To Participate In The World Wide Great Backyard Bird Count

    How To Participate In The World Wide Great Backyard Bird Count

    The National Public Radio Instagram account recently used its massive platform to make a public service announcement encouraging the general public to participate in the ongoing annual Great Backyard Bird Count. It’s one of the largest annual citizen science projects in the world. It’s also a major marquis event for…

  • New Report Shows How Stuffed Birds Could Be Turned Into Drones for Surveillance Purposes

    New Report Shows How Stuffed Birds Could Be Turned Into Drones for Surveillance Purposes

    At the recent American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics SciTech 2023 Forum, scientists revealed that they have been hard at work on a somewhat unsettling project – creating stealth drones using the bodies of stuffed dead birds. For thousands of years, humans used homing pigeons (or messenger pigeons) to communicate,…

  • Flaco’s Big Adventure: Central Park Zoo’s Escapee Owl Adapts to Wild, Experts Reconsider Capture

    Flaco’s Big Adventure: Central Park Zoo’s Escapee Owl Adapts to Wild, Experts Reconsider Capture

    For over 13 years, Flaco the Eurasian eagle owl has called a small zoo enclosure home. Now, he’s taking Central Park for all its worth. As mighty as his return to the wild feels, Flaco is in danger. The origins of his escape are nefarious, even. On February 2, a…

  • VIDEO Shows Seagull Swallowing an ENTIRE Rabbit Whole

    VIDEO Shows Seagull Swallowing an ENTIRE Rabbit Whole

    A horrifying clip is making its rounds on the internet after it showed a seagull feasting and swallowing an entire rabbit in one vicious bite. The clip was taken in 2020 by 28-year-old Irene Mendez at Wales’ Skomer Island. As viewers can see, the Great Black-backed seagull chomps down on…

  • Here’s Why Michigan Bald Eagles Are Dying in Droves

    Here’s Why Michigan Bald Eagles Are Dying in Droves

    Wildlife experts recently reported that bald eagles in Michigan are dying after exposure to lethal amounts of lead. In addition, experts say this uptick in deaths is extremely common. Wildside Rehabilitation in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, treated three eagles on Thursday for lead poisoning. Experts say that even a tiny amount…

  • ‘Pink Pigeon’ Discovered in New York City

    ‘Pink Pigeon’ Discovered in New York City

    Just when New York City residents thought they’d seen it all, a pink pigeon was spotted fluttering about Madison Square Park. A resident was walking through the park on Monday when they noticed an unusually brightly colored pigeon walking alongside them. Concerned for the bizarre bird, they contacted the Wild…

  • Could the Dodo be Getting Resurrected by Scientists Who are Currently Trying to Bring Back Woolly Mammoth?

    Could the Dodo be Getting Resurrected by Scientists Who are Currently Trying to Bring Back Woolly Mammoth?

    Scientists are trying to breathe new life into the elusive dodo bird. This means the birds could one day begin roaming the planet centuries after they went extinct. According to USA Today, the genetic engineering company Colossal hopes to undo the flightless bird’s extinction. Previously, the company worked to resurrect…

  • Dozens of Drowning Turkey Vultures Rescued After Falling From Sky Above Florida Keys

    Dozens of Drowning Turkey Vultures Rescued After Falling From Sky Above Florida Keys

    Animal rescuers took to the sea last week to rescue dozens of waterlogged turkey vultures who fell from the sky off the coast of the Florida Keys. Staff from the local Dolphin Research Center executed the unusual water rescue on Monday when a rare vulture stranding occurred in the water…

  • Closures Coming to Big Bend National Park to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons

    Closures Coming to Big Bend National Park to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons

    Beginning February 1st, Big Bend National Park will temporarily close areas of the Chisos Mountains as peregrine falcons nest. Sanctioned by the National Park Service (NPS), the closures happen yearly and will continue through May 31st. The peregrine falcon, a smaller though no-less majestic bird of prey, was once far…

  • Furious Owl Attacks Skiers, Forces Multiple Trail Closures

    Furious Owl Attacks Skiers, Forces Multiple Trail Closures

    Cross-country skiers in the Overlander Ski Club have been receiving a little extra adrenaline than they bargained for as of late, and not from the rush of gliding through a winter wonderland. The club closed four ski trails last week thanks to continued attacks from a “very aggressive” great horned…

  • WATCH: Reptile Wrangler ‘Dive-Bombed’ by Angry Bird During Monitor Lizard Rescue

    WATCH: Reptile Wrangler ‘Dive-Bombed’ by Angry Bird During Monitor Lizard Rescue

    A reptile wrangler nearly lost a finger when he was dive-bombed by a furious bird while attempting to rescue a monitor lizard from a local backyard. In a Facebook post outlining the incident, snake rescuer Nick Evans said that he received a call from a “suburban garden” near his office…

  • PHOTO: Gorgeous Leucistic Red-Tailed Hawk Spotted in Missouri

    PHOTO: Gorgeous Leucistic Red-Tailed Hawk Spotted in Missouri

    A stunning red-tailed hawk was photographed in Missouri today, one that lacks that signature red tail due to leucism. Instead she’s nearly all-white, which is typically an indicator of a leucistic or piebald condition rather than albinism. Taken by Steve Jaeger, the photo shows how this gorgeous hawk still has…

  • WATCH: Bird Murmuration Over Greece Looks Like Something Out of Science Fiction

    WATCH: Bird Murmuration Over Greece Looks Like Something Out of Science Fiction

    Bird murmuration, or murmuring in action, is one of the most fascinating phenomena in all of nature as this wild capture shows. Species of starling are well known for their ability to murmur, but we’re not talking about heart murmurs here. Instead, this is the phenomenon of murmuring. A murmuration…

  • WATCH: Falcon Flies Off With Kitten in Brutal Clip

    WATCH: Falcon Flies Off With Kitten in Brutal Clip

    Falcons are skilled aerial predators, hunting everything from small songbirds to rabbits and gophers. However, when presented with the opportunity, they will also nab some of our small human companions, including cats and dogs. The below clip sees the moment a tiny kitten finds itself in the lethal talons of…

  • Red Tail Hawk Rescued After Ducking into New Jersey Library

    Red Tail Hawk Rescued After Ducking into New Jersey Library

    A surprising guest kept staff on their toes after it claimed residence in a local library late last month in Tom’s River, New Jersey. According to reports, the intruding visitor was a red tail hawk. Someone saw the uninvited guest in the atrium of the building, according to librarian and…

  • Owl Slashes Washington Woman Twice Amid Rise in Unprovoked Attacks

    Owl Slashes Washington Woman Twice Amid Rise in Unprovoked Attacks

    Hansville, Washington, resident Kirsten Mathisen knows the importance of daily exercise and time spent in the great outdoors. So, every day, she ventures into the woods near her home for a walk and a dose of nature. Recently, however, these typically tranquil excursions turned into nightmare scenarios when she suffered…

  • Scientists Discover Mysterious New Owl Species With Unusual Hoot

    Scientists Discover Mysterious New Owl Species With Unusual Hoot

    With scientists around the world dedicating their lives to learning about the world around us, with hundreds of years of research behind them, you would think there’s nothing left to discover about the Earth’s 197-million-square-mile surface. The fact is, however, that what we think we know about our little blue…

  • Peregrine Falcon Shares Its Kill With Another Falcon Mid-Air in Wild Video

    Peregrine Falcon Shares Its Kill With Another Falcon Mid-Air in Wild Video

    In this crazy video posted to Instagram, a peregrine falcon mother swaps its kill with its offspring while still flying. The mother and offspring duo tactfully transfers the kill so the mother can fly off and find more prey. One person in the comment section referred to the insane exchange…

  • Bird Sets Insane World Record Flying Non-stop From Alaska to Australia

    Bird Sets Insane World Record Flying Non-stop From Alaska to Australia

    A five-month-old bird set a world record by flying around 8,500 miles in only 11 days. The bar-tailed godwit began its marathon in Alaska on Oct. 13 and touched down in Tasmania, Australia, on Oct. 24. And to make the feat even more amazing is that scientists with the Pukorokoro…