Visitors to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area can usually watch the first large flocks of snow geese settle on the lake ...

Five wild birds in Suffolk County have tested positive for bird flu over the last two months, according to federal data.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced Thursday that it had five preliminary positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in Suffolk County.

Hundreds of ducks and geese were found dead at McDonald Lake, and wildlife officials say the birds showed signs consistent ...

The Department of Environmental Conservation say more bird specimens are awaiting testing.

Species testing positive include snow geese, buffleheads and hooded mergansers.

The zoo said is has sent out samples for testing and is increasing its biosecurity protocols while it awaits the results.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Merrill Creek Reservoir in Harmony Township has closed to all watercraft use until March 15. The closure at the privately owned ...

Merrill Creek Reservoir in Harmony Township has closed to all watercraft use until March 15. The closure at the privately owned reservoir in Warren County aligns with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, ...

The California condor nearly went extinct, and remains imperiled by the threat of poisoning from lead ammunition.

As the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak continues, university experts work to develop edible vaccines to protect ...

"Urgent repairs" are needed for the pools which help waterfoul recover from injuries.