By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great local journalism. Get lots of birds at your home? Here are some tips to keep them healthy and reduce spread of disease at feeders Two American robins have a heated dispute. - photo by By Scott Rogers
Georgia bird watchers may want to take extra care of their neighborhood’s feathered friends during the colder months.
With larger numbers of birds flocking to feeders when resources are scarce, the chances of illness spreading among avians increases, according to wildlife experts.
Bob Sargent, ornithologist and program manager of Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, said bird sickness has seemed more noticeable this winter in Georgia because of the number of pine siskins reported dead or ill from salmonellosis, which is caused by the salmonella bacteria. He said these birds hav
Although statewide turkey hunting season opens March 20, youth and mobility-impaired hunters utilizing private land have an early chance to harvest a bird during the special opportunity turkey season March 13-14
SOCIAL CIRCLE — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, along with wildlife agencies across the U.S., is urging both pet and aquarium stores and aquarium owners to
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Invasive species found in pet store product Visits to multiple pet chain stores in Georgia confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in this and other products. PetCo stores across the nation, including Georgia, have since removed the product from their shelves. However, other pet store owners and operators are encouraged to check for this product, and if found, to immediately remove it and safely dispose of it. - photo by Photo submitted
SOCIAL CIRCLE The Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), along with wildlife agencies across the U.S., is urging both pet and aquarium stores and aquarium owners to remove and safely dispose of any moss ball plant designed for aquariums after invasive zebra mussels were discovered inside the produ