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- 'There's no grousing as bird season looks solid (Bangor Daily News)
Each summer, long before the weather begins cooling and the leaves begin falling, diehard bird hunters are looking ahead. They?re anticipating days spent afield, riding roads or following skilled dogs in search of a clear shot at a speedy grouse or woodcock.
'Bird flu found in southern German poultry farm (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters BERLIN, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Authorities have closed off a poultry farm in southern Germany after an outbreak of bird flu. Local veterinary authorities said late on Friday checks at the farm in the ...
'Bird flu hits poultry in two Vietnam provinces (Environmental News Network)
Bird flu has spread to two more provinces in Vietnam, killing hundreds of chickens and ducks, the Agriculture Ministry said on Friday. The outbreak of H5N1 in the northern province of Thai Nguyen and Dong Thap to the south brought to four the number of provinces on the government's current bird flu watchlist.
'Bird flu spreads in Vietnam (TODAYonline)
A farmer transporting cages of live chickens makes his way to a local market in the northern province of Hung Yen, in June. Bird flu has spread to two more provinces in Vietnam with outbreaks of the H5N1 virus infecting about 450 birds, animal health authorities said Saturday.
'Biologists endure isolation, bird poop to protect puffins (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
EASTERN EGG ROCK, Maine -- A puffin hops up onto a rock, notices another puffin standing on one leg nearby, and waddles to over to join him. The fact that the one-legged bird is a wooden decoy doesn't seem to matter. Puffins love company. ... - By ROBERT F. BUKATY The Associated Press
'Bird flu fear at German farm (Channel 4)
Several cases of bird flu have been detected at a poultry farm in southern Germany. Tests are under way to determine if it is the lethal H5N1 strain, authorities said.
'Vietnam reports bird flu outbreaks in 2 provinces (People's Daily)
Bird flu outbreaks have recently been spotted in Vietnam's southern Dong Thap province and northern Thai Nguyen province, according to the country's Department of Animal Health on Saturday. Half of a flock of 500 chicks raised by a hous ...
'Bird club offers programs this weekend (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
ATHOL - The school year begins next week, but summer is not quite over, and the Athol Bird and Nature Club is offering another chance to get out and see nature.
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