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🇩🇰 Politiken
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Martin Thorborg has his favorite bird stuffed in the bedroom - "maybe because it reminds him of himself," says his wife

Danish entrepreneur Martin Thorborg reflects on his life and persona amidst a discussion regarding his preference for collecting taxidermy, specifically a bird that symbolizes his character.

Mar 23 • 09:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Charm of 'Non-Penguin' Birds in Antarctica: High Endemism and Seasonal Migration to the Arctic

The article discusses the biodiversity of bird species in the Antarctic region, emphasizing the fascinating adaptations and migratory patterns of various seabirds beyond just penguins.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is it true that city birds do not flee even when approached by people? A comparison between Tokyo and Ibaraki

A study comparing bird behavior in urban Tokyo and rural Ibaraki has found that city birds tend to be less fearful of human presence.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Bird flu detected in Tvedestrand

Norwegian authorities have confirmed the presence of bird flu in Tvedestrand following the discovery of several dead birds in the area.

Mar 22 • 17:12 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Bird flu in Tvedestrand - calling for emergency meeting

Bird flu has been detected in Tvedestrand, prompting the municipality to call an emergency meeting.

Mar 22 • 12:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

News for Residents: A Permit is Required to Carry Out This Work – Otherwise, a Fine Awaits

Residents are reminded that permits are necessary for tasks involving wild bird nests to avoid potential fines.

Mar 22 • 10:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NATURE PHOTO: The wren hangs in the air like a hummingbird

Biologist Rein Kuresoo discusses the diverse bird flocks that inhabit Estonian forests during winter, emphasizing their vocalizations.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

It is not a bird, but looks like a hummingbird. The hummingbird moth will soon return to Poland

The hummingbird moth, known for its resemblance to birds and nectar-feeding behavior, is appearing more frequently in Poland as spring approaches.

Mar 22 • 04:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Birds are disappearing at an increasingly rapid pace. Experts on the causes of the phenomenon

A new study reveals alarming declines in bird populations in the United States, with significant environmental factors influencing these trends.

Mar 21 • 10:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone who wants robins and blue tits in their garden needs to leave out 1 food item now

Experts advise that gardeners wanting to attract robins and blue tits should leave out peanuts in appropriate feeders during the spring nesting season.

Mar 21 • 04:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Highway shut down after waste truck carrying dead bird flu ducks crashes in northern Indiana

A waste management truck carrying ducks that died from bird flu crashed, leading to the closure of U.S. Route 33 in northern Indiana.

Mar 20 • 20:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meet Lumiar (RJ), an Atlantic Forest paradise with about 230 species of birds and breathtaking landscapes

Lumiar, a district in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, is highlighted as a vibrant retreat of the Atlantic Forest with significant biodiversity, particularly rich in bird species.

Mar 20 • 14:41 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jamie Sarkonak: Bird conservation — the latest field to take up race-based hiring

A Quebec human rights tribunal dismissed a case concerning a bird conservation organization that excluded white applicants from a job posting, labeling the government's race-based hiring practices as acceptable under certain contexts.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The impressive "white paradise bird" has bloomed at the University of Latvia Botanical Garden

A Strelitzia nicolai, commonly known as the 'white paradise bird', has bloomed at the University of Latvia's Botanical Garden after being cultivated from seed since the mid-20th century.

Mar 20 • 09:24 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Nikolai Strelitzia Blooms at the LU Botanical Garden – The White Paradise Bird

The LU Botanical Garden showcases a remarkable bloom of the Nikolai strelitzia, a unique plant known for its large decorative leaves and exceptional flowers.

Mar 20 • 07:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

World Sparrow Day: The bird we used to see everywhere. And now it is silently disappearing

The article discusses the quiet decline of sparrows, once a common sight in urban areas but now becoming increasingly rare.

Mar 20 • 06:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bird flu terror in Kerala, order to cull 20,000 birds

Kerala is facing a significant outbreak of bird flu, leading to the culling of over 20,000 birds in response to confirmed cases in Alappuzha and Kozhikode districts.

Mar 19 • 16:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Chatty Polyglot Neighbors – Getting to Know the House Sparrow

This article explores the unique vocal abilities of the house sparrow, including its mimicry of various bird calls and mechanical sounds.

Mar 19 • 14:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Rare eastern cuckoo observed in Finland for the second time – found in Kuhmo last summer

A rare eastern cuckoo was spotted in Kuhmo, Finland, marking only the second observation of this bird in the country’s history, as confirmed by Bird Life Finland's rarity committee.

Mar 19 • 11:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The incredible bird hospital where they receive another chance to live

A new emergency room for wild birds in Warsaw provides specialized care for injured and sick birds.

Mar 19 • 11:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Trendy Hits and Outdated Classics: How Great Tits Dictate Their Music Trends

A study reveals how great tits adapt their songs over generations, showcasing a cultural evolution in bird calls.

Mar 19 • 10:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These Birds Love Tobacco – Now the Reason Has Been Revealed

Research has revealed that certain bird species collect cigarette butts for their nests as a means of repelling parasites.

Mar 18 • 22:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iftar Among Migratory Birds... Egyptians Fast at the Summit of Galala Mountain

A group of volunteers in Egypt has chosen to spend Ramadan at the summit of Galala Mountain, a significant migratory bird site, enjoying a unique iftar experience away from traditional gatherings.

Mar 18 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British mum in coma with meningitis in Tenerife after sudden headache at airport

A British woman is in a coma due to meningitis after falling ill at an airport in Tenerife, leaving her family in distress and facing a hefty bill for her medical transport home.

Mar 18 • 08:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Sitting on a Powder Keg – an Expert Warns About the Risks of Bird Flu

An expert emphasizes the increasing risk of bird flu transmission from animals to humans and calls for better preparedness in the event of a pandemic.

Mar 18 • 08:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NATURE OBSERVATION: The big ice melt went unnoticed, the spring bird season progresses at a calm pace

The expected dramatic ice melt has gone unnoticed, with calm environmental conditions allowing waterfowl to thrive.

Mar 18 • 07:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man fined R$ 2,000 for keeping wild birds in captivity in the interior of SP

A 42-year-old man was fined R$ 2,000 for keeping wild birds in captivity in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 22:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Avian influenza is affecting both forest and waterfowl

Avian influenza has been reported among various bird species in Estonia, particularly affecting swans in Tallinn and Harjumaa.

Mar 17 • 18:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DO YOU RECOGNIZE? ⟩ Listen to the sounds of the teal and four other bird species nesting in the swamps

This article discusses the ecological restoration of Estonian wetlands and highlights the return of key bird species supported by habitat recovery efforts.

Mar 17 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Bird flu breaks out in Viimsi and Pirita, killing numerous swans

Bird flu outbreaks in Viimsi and Pirita have led to the deaths of many swans, according to the Estonian Agricultural and Food Authority.

Mar 17 • 13:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Bird flu dead swans found on Estonian shores

Authorities in Estonia have confirmed the presence of bird flu after multiple dead swans were found on the shores of Tallinn Bay.

Mar 17 • 10:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home Bargains £9.99 'elegant' garden feature is as 'practical as it is beautiful'

Home Bargains is offering a stylish and affordable garden feature, the Jardin Wild Garden Decor Bird Bath, for £9.99, appealing especially to bird lovers.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bird is rescued after getting stuck in air conditioning of a company in MT

A heron became trapped in an air conditioning unit at a car dealership in Alto Araguaia, Brazil, and was safely rescued by firefighters.

Mar 16 • 22:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Wales mum in coma after brain infection turned out to be meningitis

A mother from Wales is in a coma after being diagnosed with meningitis following a brain infection that arose while she was on holiday in Tenerife.

Mar 16 • 18:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TERROR ⟩ A pile of dead swans was found in Pirita

A local passerby discovered 11 dead swans within a 200-meter radius in Pirita, leading to reports made to the Veterinary and Food Board due to concerns over bird flu.

Mar 16 • 14:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A rare bird found exhausted in Nový Jičín has returned to the wild

A rare bird discovered weak and exhausted in the Nový Jičín area has successfully been released back into its natural habitat.

Mar 16 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with drugs and wild bird after police approach in Santarém

A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, after being found with drugs and a wild bird during a police stop.

Mar 16 • 11:12 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Appeal after court case on buying and selling bird eggs

An elderly man has appealed a court ruling that sentenced him to five months in prison for illegally purchasing and selling eggs from wild and endangered species.

Mar 16 • 09:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Why do birds sing early in the morning? To avoid rush hour, says biologist

A biologist explains that birds sing early in the morning to avoid competing with urban noise during peak hours.

Mar 16 • 08:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Time to tame bird strike is now

The increasing occurrence of bird strikes poses significant risks to aviation safety, exemplified by United Nigeria Airlines grounding aircraft following bird-related incidents.

Mar 16 • 02:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Tough winter for many birds - did not survive the cold

This winter has proven extremely harsh for various bird species in Sweden, with many failing to survive the extreme cold, especially among the wintering Eurasian wrens.

Mar 16 • 02:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: photographer captures in Rondônia the song of a bird that can only be heard 15 days a year

The uirapuru bird, known for its elusive nature and beautiful song, can only be observed singing for a short period each year in the Amazon rainforest, particularly during its mating season.

Mar 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Environmental Board: Now is the Right Time to Prevent Unwanted Bird Nesting

The Estonian Environmental Board emphasizes the importance of taking action to prevent unwanted bird nesting on rooftops during the breeding season.

Mar 15 • 05:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

“Little Bird” Suárez Mason, the intimacy of one of the most brutal leaders of the dictatorship

This article delves into the life of Carlos Guillermo Suárez Mason, a key figure in Argentina's military dictatorship, as explored through an interview by Gustavo Sammartino.

Mar 15 • 05:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Over 42,000 poultry culled after bird flu in four flocks

Danish authorities have begun culling over 42,000 poultry in response to bird flu outbreaks in four farms.

Mar 14 • 13:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Bird flu infections are currently at an 'extremely high' level

Since October last year, there have been over 30 outbreaks of bird flu in Denmark, prompting the culling of more than 600,000 poultry.

Mar 14 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Guiding Light of Our Soul Bird

Kristjan Jaak Peterson's contributions to the Estonian language and national awakening are highlighted as key to preserving cultural identity.

Mar 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Why the chimango is called the 'crow' of South America and the story behind the proverb 'don't waste gunpowder on chimangos'

The chimango is a common bird of prey in southern South America, known for its adaptability and cultural significance, particularly associated with a popular saying in rural Argentina.

Mar 13 • 18:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Logging prohibited in specially protected natural areas from March 15 for bird conservation

Logging is banned in specially protected natural areas starting March 15 to protect nesting birds from disturbance and physical destruction of their nests.

Mar 13 • 09:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Crying birds and early flowers against the sun. What happens in nature during spring?

The arrival of spring in Latvia is marked by various indicators, including increased bird activity and blooming flowers, influenced by temperature and daylight changes.

Mar 13 • 03:52 UTC

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