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The 8 Best Tasting Game Birds I’ve Ever Eaten

The author has hunted (and eaten) all over the continent. These are his favorite game birds The post The 8 Best Tasting Game Birds I’ve Ever Eaten appeared first on Outdoor Life .

Giving shorebirds space on the beach makes a big difference

When Ashley Dayer was walking on the beach with her 8-year-old son recently, he stopped her before she got too close to a group of shorebirds.

Even low-level traffic noise can reduce birdsong's stress-relieving effects

Traffic noise disrupts recognized benefits of birdsong and other sounds from nature, a new study from the University of Surrey reports.

Even biodiversity-friendly policies may not halt declines in Europe's common birds and butterflies by 2050

As part of its efforts to map out Europe's science-policy interface for biodiversity, a paper on the correlation between governance objectives for safeguarding the biosphere and on-the-ground realities for select species groups has been published. The work is in the journal Natur

'I will always be walking in the desert': Birdsville ranger hangs up uniform after 30 years

‘Frequently fumigate the hen-houses’: how ancient Greeks and Romans tried to treat sick birds

Greek and Roman writers were already asking how birds became sick, what signs to look for, and what could be done when disease appeared in them.

What happens next with bird flu? An expert explains why monitoring matters

The lethal H5N1 strain of avian influenza is rapidly spreading along the coast of southern Australia, where it has killed thousands of wild birds and infected at least two long-nosed fur seals.

A never-before-seen picture of eagle migrations

In 1899, scientists began tracking avian migration by placing a small ring with an identifier around birds' ankles.

Bird flu is here to stay. NZ’s response must keep adapting as the virus takes hold

Bird flu now threatens more than birds. Early detection in both birds and marine mammals remains crucial, and management must adapt as new evidence emerges.

Fears for ‘gregarious’ local celebrity Sammy the elephant seal in Victorian bird flu hotspot

Seals and sea lions often communicate by touch and share spaces with wild birds, placing them at risk of infection from H5N1 virus Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Since H5 bird flu arrived in Port

Wildlife trafficking spreads across social media, putting thousands of species at risk

Researchers monitoring online activity for six weeks in mid-2025 found primates, birds, snakes, frogs, orchids and many other wildlife groups advertised for sale across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Wildlife is increasingly being trafficked through online platforms. On

Scarborough Marsh in Scarborough, Maine

Scarborough Marsh looks like a simple place ruled by tides and birds.

Why the monsoon is one of the best times to explore India’s forests

At naturalist-led trails across Indian wildlife lodges, the monsoon is shifting attention away from the safari’s celebrity animals towards breeding frogs, nesting birds, fruiting fungi and the smaller lives that become visible after rain

XY or ZW? Gecko chromosomes reveal evolution's hidden playbook

Why do humans rely on XY chromosomes to determine sex, while birds use ZW—and many reptiles use neither, letting temperature decide instead?

Virtual reality reveals glassfish synchronize through split-second copying of single neighbors

For centuries, scientists have been fascinated by the remarkable coordinated movements of flocking birds, swarming insects and schooling fish.

Geomimicry offers a new framework for engineering sustainable materials

When engineers look to nature for inspiration, they often turn to living systems. The flight of birds has influenced aircraft design, gecko feet inspired new adhesives and lotus leaves led to the development of self-cleaning surfaces.

How the Legend Col. Tom Kelly Taught His Daughter to Shoot Doves

After years of letting Laura pick up my birds and shoot beer cans, I finally cut her loose on her first dove shoot.

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The project sits on a tree-lined grassy slope along the coast of Shenzhen Bay Park, one of the city's most popular public parks. The site boasts abundant wildlife and serves as a resting ground for Siberian migratory birds flying south. Centered on a "light intervention" design p

Australia's bird flu response: Too little, but it's not too late

When news broke over the weekend that Australia's first mainland case of bird flu in a mammal—the death of a long-nosed fur seal—had been detected, I felt deep sadness and dread for what's likely to come next. We should expect large-scale deaths of mammals, in addition to birds.