Although there's a low risk of an avian flu outbreak among wild songbirds, it's advisable to keep feeders and birdbaths clean ...

Bird feeders are an effective way of attracting birds to your compound. More people are now adopting them, which feed birds ...

As H5N1 spreads rapidly, wild birds remain at risk. Here’s what to know about the outbreak and how to keep your feathered ...

Simply lift the seed tray from the feeder and gently scrub it with soap and water. As long as you clean the tray in between refills, you won't have to worry about bacteria or mold build-up. Made from ...

Every time poultry flocks break (with virus), we’ll need to investigate cattle contacts (which are many) as well as wild bird and other poultry contacts.” Richard Webby, an influenza ...

Without the baffle, raccoons will simply climb the pole and access your feeder and bird seed. To make them more effective, baffles are typically made of galvanized steel. First, galvanized steel is ...

For starters, he said, there is reason to think the wild-bird version of the virus might have an easier time acquiring the mutations needed to adapt to spread in people than the version that has ...

Be patient. Setting up a bird feeder in your yard is a fun and easy way to enjoy your local avian friends. However, if you’re planning to check out the birds at a national park, remember that ...

Twenty wild turkeys were found dead in the Smith Hollow neighborhood of Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard over the weekend and officials suspect bird flu was the culprit. Brice Boutot, the health ...

Although numbers aren’t as high in the Shenandoah Valley, experts at the Wildlife Center of Virginia recommend taking down any bird feeders. “It’s just to be safe to prevent that spread.