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Hummingbirds migrate north as flowers bloom
Hummingbirds are making their journey from Central America to the U.S. now. Here's how you can increase your chances of ...
OKC Zoo launches initiative to dim lights for migrating birds
An initiative called “Lights Out Oklahoma,” proposed by the Oklahoma City Zoo, is working to limit light pollution and help birds migrate through the state safely during spring and ...
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Animal coalition backs lights-out rule for bird safety
Oklahoma animal groups urge residents to turn off lights at night from April 15 to May 31 to protect migrating birds along ...
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Officials issue warning after dangerous behavior at popular temple site is caught on film: 'Poses a serious threat'
The temple has experienced a visitor boom since 2020. Officials issue warning after dangerous behavior at popular temple site ...
A Georgia Collector Was Fined $900K for the Largest Taxidermy Bird Collection Ever Seized
The USFWS seized hundreds of illegally trafficked birds and eggs from a collector in Georgia who created demand for wildlife ...
Source: Workers key to bird flu response taking USDA buyouts, may strain agency's efforts
A source says USDA employees who worked on bird flu response have accepted incentives to leave the agency, which could strain ...
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U.S. Bird Flu Response Suffers as Farm Workers Fear Deportation
As the bird flu outbreak continues, public health outreach to farm workers is meeting fear and resistance amid Trump’s ...
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Swallow-tailed kites return to South Florida after winter migration
You can see them pretty much anywhere in South Florida, taking flight over our skies. Swallow-tailed kites and their very ...
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US restores urgent food aid but not in Afghanistan and Yemen, where millions need it
CAIRO (AP) — The Trump administration has reversed sweeping cuts in emergency food aid to several nations while maintaining ...
Oklahoma City Zoo launches campaign to reduce light pollution for safer bird migration
The Oklahoma City Zooand Botanical Garden launched a campaign to helpbirds safely migrate through Oklahoma during the spring and fall seasons.LIGHTS OUT OKLAH ...
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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Faces Off With an Amusement Park Ride and New Sellwood Apartments
On March 25, the city approved Oaks Amusement Park CEO Brandon Roben’s permit for a new 135-foot “drop tower” ride on the ...
DOGE Cuts Could Threaten USFWS Annual Waterfowl Survey
Brad Bortner is a retired 33-year veteran of the USFWS who served as Chief of Migratory Bird Management from 2011 to 2018. He ...