Mischievous Baby Raptor Bonds with Unlikely ‘Mom’
She looks so convincing. Last month, the Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV) welcomed an orphaned kestrel chick into its rehabilitation facility. The nestling was far from WCV’s first raptor patient,…
Newquay Zoo’s Latest Addition: Birds with a Dinosaurian Flair”
Newquay Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of three green araçari toucan chicks, a remarkable first for the zoo in its 55-year history. These three chicks—two males and one…
Over 30 Seabirds Vanish Mysteriously from Jersey Headland
More than 30 seabirds have mysteriously vanished from Jersey’s north coast, according to the conservation group Birds on the Edge (BOTE). Among the missing are a pair of puffins, eight…
Nurse Rescues Fuzzy Family Trapped in Sewer
A heartwarming incident unfolded recently in Oceanside, New York, when a mother duck and her ducklings found themselves in a perilous situation in a hospital parking lot. The ducklings, ten…
Federal Plan to Cull 450,000 Barred Owls for Species Conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is set to initiate a controversial plan aimed at saving the endangered spotted owl in California and the Pacific Northwest by reducing the population…
Little Bird Adrift Finds a Cozy Haven to Rest Her Wings
“Snuggled into my hand and warmed up inside my jacket, the orange-crowned warbler found unexpected refuge with Lory Barra during a recent whale-watching trip off Southern California’s coast. While on…
Feathered Friend: Wild Bird Visits Neighbor Daily for Favorite Sandwich Treat
“He will stalk us around the yard or stare relentlessly through the window if he sees us eating one.” Ravens and other corvids are renowned for their ability to remember…
Woman Astonished by Giant Seeking Assistance in Her Home
“The experience was otherworldly – I was in complete disbelief over what was unfolding.” As a historical fiction author, Louisa Treger excels at weaving captivating narratives and immersing herself in…
Runaway Rhea Safely Located Following Extensive Search
A runaway rhea that escaped from a garden in Lincolnshire has been found safe and well. Buzz broke out of the paddock in East Barkwith on Sunday afternoon. Owner Tammy…
Nesting Triumph: First Sand Martin Chicks Spotted at Site
Sand martin chicks have been sighted for the first time at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, just eight months after the installation of an artificial nesting bank. The arrival of these…