120 Swift Boxes Go Up Across Calderdale Before the Birds Return
The RSPB, Calderdale Council and Openreach fitted 120 boxes this year, taking the project to 180. Swifts reuse the exact same nest site, so timing matters.
Conservation Status
A Kentucky Trooper Picked Up A Grounded Bald Eagle Near Corbin And Came Back A Month Later
A grounded juvenile bald eagle near Corbin, a trooper who drove it to a raptor refuge in Somerset, and the thirty-one days between rescue and release.
An Osprey Hung Tangled Seventy-Five Feet Above Marco Island And The People Who Reached It Weren’t Wildlife Rescuers
Police, firefighters and a wildlife biologist stood under the tree. Reaching the tangled osprey took equipment none of them had brought with them.
A Thirteen-Year-Old Went Into The Water After A Tangled Alameda Pelican And Police Asked Where He Learned That
Alameda police could not reach a pelican snarled in fishing line and hooks. One of the boys watching from the dock went into the water after it.
Exotic Bird Species Endangered by the Illegal Pet Trade
Have you ever admired the vibrant feathers and mesmerizing songs of exotic birds and wondered about the dark secrets behind their stunning beauty? Sadly, exotic bird species endangered by illegal trade are far more common than you think, and the colorful companions decorating living rooms worldwide could be contributing to a sinister industry. Grab your … Read more