But why? Experts refer to the disease impacting both domesticized and wild birds as HPAI — though most Americans would recognize the illness as bird flu, or avian influenza. As of Feb. 26, the 2026 ...

Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced that the 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities is underway. The challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn ...

DEC announced the start of the 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge where participants must identify 10 or more birds with prizes for the winners.

KINGSTON, N.Y. — The 2026 “I BIRD NY Challenge” has opened, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced. The agency said in a news release that the challenge, which began Sunday, ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The annual I BIRD NY Challenge is underway. The challenge is open to all ages from March 1 to ...

After a catastrophic outbreak of bird flu devastated southern elephant seal populations in 2023, scientists are on high alert.

Shoppers in upstate New York month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: a live owl resting peacefully among items on a shelf. The state Department of ...

State officials are warning that groups of dead birds recently spotted across Long Island could be positive for bird flu as more sightings pop up in the area. Most recently, a viewer sent pictures of ...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A white swan that had taken up residence in Eldridge Park has died at Cornell. The swan had lead poisoning. 18 News Digital first reported on the swan on January 30, 2026. At ...

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported statewide over three days to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection(NJDEP). "The New Jersey Department of ...

Surviving February is tough for wildlife, even in mild winters. This year, however, experts say the lasting snow cover is leading to food scarcity among North Fork waterfowl flocks, resulting in ...