States adopted official flowers and later did the same with birds and trees. By the early 1960s, Maine had those three, as well as a state song. In the 1970s, a state mineral, insect and animal ...

A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has been detected in a Montgomery County backyard flock, prompting quarantines and immediate depopulation of affected birds, state officials announced.

States adopted official flowers and later did the same with birds and trees. By the early 1960s, Maine had those three, as well as a state song. In the 1970s, a state mineral, insect and animal ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Even though Maine already has 31 official state symbols — including a ...

Yet they are still not common in the Virgin Islands, so we were excited to be able to include them in the annual bird count. Unlike the mergansers, they mostly eat aquatic vegetation rather than fish.

As a unique wildlife haven, St Helena offers a captivating blend of endemic species and dramatic landscapes. From its exotic birds to ocean giants, this remote paradise promises unforgettable ...

The James Beard Foundation unveiled its “long list” of James Beard Awards semifinalists today, Jan. 22, with recognition for Orange County’s Anaheim’s Strong Water and Heritage Barbecue’s Daniel ...

The James Beard Foundation unveiled its full list of James Beard Awards semifinalists today, Jan. 22, with more than a dozen Los Angeles County chefs and restaurants receiving recognition. Daisy ...

The James Beard Foundation unveiled its full list of James Beard Awards semifinalists today, Jan. 22, with more than a dozen ...

A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...