Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who gained fame after living free in New York City after escaping from captivity, was weakened by rat poison and a pigeon virus to the extent he would have died even if he had not fatally collided with a building earlier this year, a postmortem has found. Flaco was 13 […]
Tag: Wild Bird
How to Support Your Local Wildlife
Wild birds, insects and other wildlife populations are on the decline. These creatures need all the help they can get to cope with a changing planet. If you’re wondering what you can do to give your local wildlife a helping hand, here are some suggestions from the team at Really Wild Bird Food, who grow […]
What If Birds Find Shelter In Your Home, 8 Tips To Help You
What if birds found shelter in your home? It may seem like a far-fetched idea, but it’s actually more common than you think. Birds will seek refuge in any warm, dry place they can find, and that often includes homes and businesses. If you have birds nesting in or around your property, it can be […]
Amazing Discovery: Yucatan Bird’s IQ – Superior to Humans’
We have all heard or used the expression “Bird-Brain.” Birds have comparatively small brains, and because of that we humans place them at a very low level of intelligence. Yes, we recognize that we can train birds of certain species to react to a limited assortment of commands, but animal science has, until now, been […]
A Crimson Year ahead of us
Hear the music of nature, listen to the flappings of wings, and look at the wonders of creation, in our backyards, in the parks, in the mountains, in the forests, everywhere. These are gifts we now cherish. These are treasures we must keep for our children and our children’s children. As we continuously capture thru […]