Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

Every spring, Oregon birders break out their binoculars to catch glimpses of colorful migrating birds. But this year, something was off. The trees and skies were unusually empty. “They just weren’t ...

LONG BEACH, Wash. — Washington and Oregon state agencies are investigating after receiving reports of at least 10 oiled birds on the Pacific coast. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW ...

As Oregon’s most prevalent seabird, common murres can often be spotted floating offshore or nesting on rocky cliffs. Typically, the birds boast a striking white belly, but on May 19, when one arrived ...

With the fall migration underway, Oregon officials have noted an increase in birds infected with bird flu. Oregon Department of Agriculture officials said cases are on the rise, especially among ...

Oregon officials said people should avoid contact with birds that seem sick or are dead to avoid spreading a highly contagious strain of bird flu. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said the ...