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Changing climate patterns and growing populations are having an impact on all of our lives, but it is also affecting birds and their migration patterns.
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A new Audubon Society report on birds and power transmission lines pushes for a clean energy grid, but warns the buildout could harm birds. Yet the report contends collaborative planning can create a symbiotic relationship between those pushing for clean energy and others seeking to protect bird species.
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The warming climate has led to some subtle changes in the size and wings of birds — some faster than others, according to new analysis from researchers at the University of Michigan.
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With the arrival of spring, migratory birds are making their way back to Wyoming. However, climate change and urbanization are affecting some species’ migration patterns. Wyoming Public Radio’s Nicole Dillon spoke with Zach Hutchinson, the Community Science Coordinator with Audubon Rockies, to understand how birds are adjusting to changes in their environment and how Wyominigites can make a difference.
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As of March 7, Colorado has had 206 wild bird samples that have tested positive for the H5N1 virus, the most in the region.
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With many bird populations in decline, two recent studies out of Colorado State University used weather radar to track the movements of swallows and martins to gain clues into how climate change and roost size affect their roosting habits.
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The National Audubon Society kicked off its annual bird count Wednesday — a program that helps experts understand how birds respond to climate change.
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Drought and the severity of winter conditions are factors as to whether there will be more or less wildlife available for hunters during hunting season. Overall, the outlook is favorable, though some species of wildlife are expected to more plentiful for hunters than others. The season officially began in mid-August.
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This year’s strain of the bird flu is still killing birds in our region, from poultry to hawks. Officials hope the virus dies out later this summer, but until then, they urge bird owners to use good hygiene practices and to protect the birds from other wild species. To report sick or dead livestock, contact agriculture officials. To report sick or dead wild birds, contact your state wildlife officials.
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Health officials detected H5N1 influenza – known as avian flu – in the nose of a 40-year-old man who was culling the chickens in Montrose County as part of a prison pre-release work program.