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As bird flu circulates around the country, what’s the risk to Hilton Head’s wild birds?
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu has been circulating for years, and while South Carolina doesn’t have any major ...
Bill seeking to ban some parrot sales in pet shops dominates R.I. House committee hearing
Larger species of parrots can outlive their owner’s capacity to care for them — or even their owners. Domesticated scarlet ...
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Avian flu has been detected in Rhode Island. Here’s what you need to know
Last month, a flock of birds in southern Rhode Island was euthanized after they were found to be infected with H5N1 avian influenza. While the threat to public health is considered to be low, Dr.
Nettles helping to bring back island's corncrakes
The population of corncrakes on Rathlin Island is being "positively" maintained with the help of an annual nettle dig, the ...