As highly pathogenic avian influenza infects wild birds and poultry across the country — often without clear symptoms — agriculture and wildlife officials advise taking steps to slow the spread.
Wildlife
Collaborative seeks to add radio towers for tracking wildlife
North Carolina researchers and conservationists are working with others in several states to snag a $1 million federal grant to expand and maintain a network of automated radio tracking towers connected to the Motus Wildlife Tracking System.
‘Bees and Blooms’ photo exhibit opens at Tryon Palace
The show features large, close-up images of colorful bees and blooms by photographer and beekeeper Deana B. Marion.
3 NC marine life facilities get federal COVID relief funding
The North Carolina Aquariums of Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue were selected for shares of the $1.6 million in funding.
Avian flu deaths documented in 3 coastal counties
Biologists with multiple N.C. resources agencies have confirmed the first wild bird deaths from highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Martha Williams becomes Fish and Wildlife Service director
The former principal deputy director was sworn in Tuesday.
121 horses on Shackleford Banks at end of 2021: report
Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses released the latest annual report on the Shackleford Banks herd.
What’s on the line? White perch
The semi-anadromous fish, which can be found in the ocean or in freshwater, has a unique life history compared to its freshwater perch cousins.
Shorebird habitat restoration begins at Pea Island Refuge
Work is underway at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to restore habitat for multiple shorebird species.
Red knots, northern gannets highlight Christmas bird count
The totals are now in from when dozens of birders flocked to Ocracoke in late December to join in the annual nationwide Christmas Bird Count.
Beachgoers asked to look out for cold-stunned sea turtles
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are asking residents and visitors to keep an eye out for cold-stunned turtles.
‘Cool critters’: Spotlight on 12 species of freshwater turtles
North Carolina is home to 17 species of freshwater turtles, with about a dozen calling the coastal plain home.
Duck tests positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists remind hunters to follow best practices when handling waterfowl after harvest.
Wildlife Commission rule changes virtual hearing Jan. 20
The public hearing is to review the 2022-2023 proposed regulation changes to inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game lands and other regulated activities.
Christmas bird counts set for Ocracoke, Portsmouth
Christmas Bird Counts will be held on Portsmouth Dec. 30 and Ocracoke Dec. 31 and will be entered into the NC Bird Atlas, in its first of a five-year project to gather information about the state’s bird populations.
Lady Swan birding cruise to tour Swansboro waters Sunday
Birding experts will lead an educational cruise aboard the Lady Swan Boat Tours’ covered ferryboat starting at 10 a.m. Sunday in Swansboro.
