birds
Search continues for popular Long Island barn owl who flew the coop: 'Keep eyes and ears open'
November 1, 2025 | 4:02pmNebula, a 6-year-old captive-bred European barn owl, somehow slipped away from her handler over the weekend, and flew away from the only home she's ever known in Smithtown.
Cowboys coach's house was invaded by an owl in bizarre scene
October 31, 2025 | 4:15pmIt wasn't exactly a hoot to be at the Schottenheimer house this week.
How a bird 'no one ever sees' drove tons to a Long Island golf course
October 30, 2025 | 7:20pmA Long Island golfer spotted an extremely rare avian for these parts perched over a golf course on the East End, leading to a flock of bird enthusiasts traveling from...
Hundreds of dedicated birders flock to Long Island after rare bird spotted by golfer
October 29, 2025 | 9:06pmThe cuckoo, which has been spotted only four times in the mainland US, is native to Europe and winters in Africa.
Mei Mei the parakeet finally captured after 10 weeks on the run in Central Park: 'It's a miracle'
October 29, 2025 | 5:36pmMei Mei is safe safe!
LI high school-turned-animal sanctuary has pack of dogs, peacocks strutting around campus
October 27, 2025 | 5:29pmA Nassau County high school teaches respect for nature in an incredibly unique way by caring for several exotic animals like peacocks, and a pack of furry friends that kids...
Holy mackerel! Falling fish smashes driver's windshield: 'Scared the heck out of me'
October 15, 2025 | 9:10pm“You could actually see the impression of the fish scales in the windshield."
Is your car a poop magnet? Birds prefer using these models as bathrooms, study reveals
October 14, 2025 | 9:28amBirds have brand loyalty ... when it comes to pooping.
700-year-old sandal discovered in nest of bone-eating vulture: study
October 10, 2025 | 8:03pmThey're culture vultures.
Man pleads guilty to keeping 19 birds locked up in dirty carriers
October 9, 2025 | 12:16pmA man has pleaded guilty to keeping 19 birds of prey locked in cat carriers - in a case that made vets cry.
Birds are behaving strangely — and it could have dire implications for humanity
October 7, 2025 | 12:18pmIs it the sign of the a-flock-alypse?
Two trained hawks stolen from SoFi Stadium during LA Rams game
September 30, 2025 | 8:32pm"I've really been struggling for the last 24 hours, a lot of tears," falconer Charles Cogger told ABC7.
Raptor with no qualms about eating opponents wins New Zealand’s annual bird election
September 29, 2025 | 2:48am“Bird of the Year has grown from a simple email poll in 2005 to a hotly contested cultural moment.”
Meet the escaped parakeet hanging with wild sparrows in Central Park — whose days might be numbered
September 25, 2025 | 12:05pmTurns out, this bird you can change.
$2.2 billion solar plant in California scheduled to be turned off after years of wasted money: 'Never lived up to its promises'
September 23, 2025 | 4:52pmThe hugely expensive Ivanpah Solar Power Facility was completed in 2014, but it's now dated and inefficient. It's set to close in 2026.
American Airlines flight strikes 'multiple' birds en route to San Fran from Philly
September 10, 2025 | 11:32pmThe San Francisco-bound flight was back on the tarmac at PHL by 7:30 a.m., making for a short-lived departure.
Federally protected birds force high school football team to rearrange schedule
August 24, 2025 | 4:04amThe Eagles must now play all of their home games during the day because turning on the floodlights where the birds have their nest could hurt them.
Hawk returns to California zoo after 15 months in the wild: report
August 13, 2025 | 7:26pmRipley the Harris's hawk flew into the arms of its handlers after recognizing them last month at the end of his 15-month adventure, according to a report.
Bird strike forces emergency landing of Iberia plane after sparking panic among passengers
August 5, 2025 | 7:18pmA baby can be heard hysterically crying, as scared passengers sit frozen in silence, the footage showed.
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August 5, 2025 | 4:21pmBirds gone wild.