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As staff at a local shop opened the back door for a delivery last week, they got an unexpected visitor. An adult female eagle dashed in and headed for the rafters, occasionally swooping down toward the people and merchandise below.Or as Megan Dean, one of the rescuers put it: “An eagle decided to go shopping at Alaska Ship Supply.”

The City of Leduc is hosting the 2021 Spring Bird Count from May 30 to June 5. Residents are welcome to access a free spring bird guide and explore areas of the city. Andy Tait, with the Leduc Naturalists Society, said there are several species that return at this time of year including songbirds, martins, swallows and robins. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. City kicks off Spring Bird Count Back to video The society is watching for trends with som...

As the Bohag Bihu Bird Count 2021 begins on April 14 in Assam, birders across the country talk about the significance of this month in bird watching It’s that time of the year in Assam when the Indian cuckoo (keteki) and Asian koel (kuli) call out across the Brahmaputra plains. And, graceful bursts of pink-spotted white flowers of an exotic orchid streak the skyline. “The blooming of the foxtail orchid, the State flower of Assam, signifies the start of a new Assamese year when we celebrat...

Count of water birds in Thiruvananthapuram goes up by 36% Updated: Updated: Birdwatchers identify 74 species of avians in 11 sites as part of Asian Waterbird Census Share Article Birdwatchers identify 74 species of avians in 11 sites as part of Asian Waterbird Census A 36 per cent hike was observed in the total count of birds compared to the previous year during the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) carried out in the district recently in connection with PAN Asia AWC. Birdwatchers counted 74 species...

Rare birds sighted on varsity campus during count Updated: Updated: Yellow-Billed Babbler, Green Sandpiper, and Grey-Necked Bunting were some of the avians spotted Share Article AAA (Left) The Grey-Necked Bunting spotted at Mangalore University during the bird count from February 12 to February 15.   | Photo Credit: arranged Yellow-Billed Babbler, Green Sandpiper, and Grey-Necked Bunting were some of the avians spotted A team of birdwatchers spotted 108 species of birds in the sprawling camp...

FREEZING temperatures and snowfall have hindered land owners’ efforts to complete the annual Big Farmland Bird Count. The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has had to extend the wildlife survey so people can do the count safely. More than 1,500 people took part in the event last year, as land owners are being asked to go outside for half an hour and count the birds they see. It usually ends today, but now people can continue the count until February 21.   The GWCT’s Dr Roger D...

By Mary Forgione When you email “The Goatfather” of goat surfing, he writes back: “Goat ahead and call me.” Pismo Beach surfer Dana McGregor has been teaching surfing and stand-up paddle boarding — with and without goats — for a decade. He started by taking his pet goat Goatee with him when he hit the waves. What’s it like to surf with a goat? “It’s quite a supernatural, like, out-of-this-world experience to be honest,” the 42-year-old said. This hilarious GoatFIT video sho...

0:48 The Christmas Bird Count is over but now the public is encouraged to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Its open to everyone and the premise is simple: Take 15 minutes -- or longer -- and count every bird you see. When you are done counting, upload your information to birdcount.org. Backyard bird feeder in Aurora, Ill. Credit Guy Stephens This worldwide annual event is in its 24th year. National Great Rivers Research & Education Center Environmental Educator Jen Young says that...

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