A: You certainly could have; our state bird spends its winter along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico, then returns to the state in April, as ice is leaving ...

Gov. Tim Walz and state leaders on Wednesday urged new strategies to protect Minnesotans and agricultural producers from H5N1, an influenza strain that has spread rapidly in the U.S. among wild and ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota was on track to declare itself free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI, also known as H5N1) on Friday, but state officials cautioned on Wednesday that is not likely ...

Minnesota bird enthusiasts should keep their binoculars handy. April is a good month to spot various species migrating back to the region. Experts have tips on making it easier for them to settle in.

WASECA — Samples taken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed avian influenza in birds in southern Minnesota, although the peak infection period seems to have passed as waterfowl ...

Ducks and geese have started flying south for the winter. It makes for a pretty sight. But some are carrying sickness with them. The migration has caused an uptick in cases of bird flu in commercial ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Studies show engaging with birds can improve our mental health. Watching them or listening to their songs can reduce stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms. They're darn good at pest ...