Jacksonville joins the Lights Out Northeast Florida initiative to protect migratory birds by reducing city light pollution. Migratory birds often collide with brightly lit structures, posing a significant threat during…
Christchurch Priory became a temporary home to peregrine falcons, capturing community interest with their presence and nesting activities. The female falcon arrived first, followed by the appearance of three eggs,…
St. Augustine, Florida, serves as a critical nesting site for spoonbills, egrets, and herons each spring, highlighting nature’s resilience. The rookery, located among mangroves and inlets, becomes a vibrant nursery…
The hoatzin, found in the Amazon and Orinoco rainforests, is known for its peculiar appearance and behavior. It features a distinctive mohican crest, blue face, red eyes, and emits a…
A salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry is affecting individuals nationwide, highlighting the hidden risks of raising chickens and ducks. The outbreak in Grand Junction, Colorado, underscores that even innocent-seeming…
"For the Birds," a renowned wild bird feeding shop, has relocated to 209 Center Street in Chardon. The grand opening celebrated owner Steve Humpal's deep passion for birds, nurtured on…
'On the Run' offers a chaotic, action-packed narrative, driven by the protagonists' personal trials. Kelly Thompson skillfully intertwines multiple storylines, creating authentic dialogues and character expressions. While the heroes shine,…
Ohio hosts millions of migratory birds annually, encountering human-made threats such as artificial lights and window reflections. The Ohio Lights Out campaign urges residents to reduce outdoor lighting between 11…
The Cape Sable seaside sparrow, found in Florida's Everglades, faces critical threats, with fewer than 2,500 remaining. Mercury contamination, seeping into the sparrow's diet, threatens its survival by drastically reducing…
The regent whistler and rufous-naped bellbird from New Guinea are covered in vivid, neurotoxic feathers containing batrachotoxin, a powerful toxin also found in poison dart frogs. Batrachotoxin keeps sodium channels…