Birds, such as blue and great tits, use fur to line their nests, exposing their offspring to pesticides used in veterinary treatments.

It’s nesting season again. For something so basic and so essential to avian life, I believe that the act of nesting is misunderstood by many. Let’s go over some very basic stuff and ...

Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

Are you sick of winter and eager to see signs of spring? Cheer up, spring is on its way even if you can't a tulip yet.

With so many bird species visiting our gardens and a variety of feeders and food options available, it can be tricky for ...

As the days get longer and temperatures rise, spring brings a flurry of activity - not just for plants, but birds too. Migratory species return from their wintering grounds, while year-round residents ...

The egg industry has spent millions of dollars on measures to prevent avian influenza from devastating their flocks.

Chickadees are plump, sparrow-sized birds with tiny beaks. Mountain chickadees are a bit larger and stockier than the black-capped chickadee. Both species have a black cap and throat with a white ...

Due to rising bird flu infections across the United States, an egg shortage has left many Americans scrambling. One solution: ...

We talked to experts about where the science is on risks to humans and how the virus is messing with the food supply.

So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ...

Within 24 to 48 hours of the first detection of the virus, state and federal animal health officials work with farms to cull ...