National Audubon Society

What’s the Difference Between Wild and Domestic Muscovy Ducks?

The bumpy-faced waterfowl can be found across the United States, but in almost all cases the birds are domestic versions of the wild ducks. Here's how to know which is which.
Iowa Public Radio

A beginner's guide to bird identification

In Iowa, 212 bird species nest throughout the state during nesting season. Nesting season is a great opportunity for first-time birdwatchers to make observations and start identifying species. Expert ...

I helped garden birds by doing one simple thing in January — and you can too

With cold weather set to hit the UK, feathered friends need our help and there's one thing you can do this weekend to assist wild bird species even more ...
Associated Press

What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021. But what has been ...

Outdoors column: Time to feed the wild birds as frigid weather sets in

The crippling snow and ice storm that swept through our region last weekend coupled with record freezing temperatures ...