Articles tagged as: birds
April 22, 2022
Indiana is seeing an avian flu outbreak. What does that mean for bird feeders?
Indiana is among over 30 states experiencing an outbreak of avian bird flu -- but what does that mean for residential bird feeders?
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2021
Bird Feeders Are Allowed Again — Though The Illness Killing Songbirds Is Still A Mystery
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said Friday that Hoosiers in all counties can put their bird feeders back out again.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2021
Songbird Deaths In Indiana, Other States Remain A Mystery
The illness appears to be primarily affecting songbirds. Commonly affected species include: blue jays, American robins, common grackles, Northern cardinals, starlings, and brown-headed cowbirds.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2021
Bird Feeders Allowed Again In Some Indiana Counties
The Department of Natural Resources has asked 16 counties to keep bird feeders down while the investigation of a mysterious illness in songbirds continues.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2021
EXPLAINER: What’s Making Songbirds Sick?
A mysterious ailment has sickened and killed thousands of songbirds in several states, including Indiana, since late spring.
Read MoreNovember 25, 2019
Your Backyard Could Help Migrating Birds Survive
Purdue University researchers say migratory bird populations are going down because of climate change and habitat loss but urban and suburban Hoosiers can help.
Read MoreDecember 27, 2018
State Lawmaker Wants To Hold Scooter Companies Liable For Property Damage
A state lawmaker says the owners of electric scooter companies should be liable for damage the scooters cause to people's property.
Read MoreDecember 24, 2018
What The Christmas Bird Count Can Tell Us About Climate
The Christmas Bird Count is annual event to collect data on birds around the globe. And that information can also tell us about the climate.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2017
Southwest Indiana Birdwatching Site Grows To More Than 9,000 Acres
Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area, near Linton, opened in 2005 and draws about 12,000 wildlife watchers each year.
Read MoreApril 5, 2016
Birds Of Prey Flocking To South Bend Area This Spring
The city's resident peregrine falcon couple, Zeus and Maltese, also are preparing to start another family downtown
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