Plastic waste has let common coots reuse nests year after year. Scientists have now used the trash layers to date how old nests are.

With a deadly parasite spreading among Britain's bird population, people are being urged to make a simple change to their ...

With the nesting season now well underway, a bird expert has shared the best bird feeders that will protect your garden birds ...

It comes after the RSPB pulled a bird feeder from sale as gardeners warned 'stop' amid fears of disease spread ...

What if expiration dates could tell us more than when something goes bad? Scientists have found that dates on plastic food ...

Squirrels will also want to raid the bird feeder and often break them in the process. Bird feeders designed to keep out squirrels either enclose the feed tube in a cage, with bars spaced to allow ...

A UTA study reveals high levels of microplastics in bird lungs, highlighting concerns about the pollution humans breathe every day. A new study from the University of Texas at Arlington reveals that ...

Researchers quantified the plastic contamination inhaled by dozens of bird species using laser imaging, then used a calculation called the Polymer Hazard Index to determine its health impacts. " ...

Choosing the right bird cage is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a pet bird owner. A cage is not just a home for your bird, but it’s also their sanctuary, play area, and an important ...

Plastic pollution has long been a concern in oceans, rivers, and soil, but a new study reveals its presence in an unexpected place – the lungs of birds. Tiny plastic particles drifting through the air ...

In some homes and backyards, the risk of bird flu can also bring constant worry. Holly Stevens, who keeps two chickens in their Seattle yard, decided to drape plastic netting over the outdoor coop ...

Collecting lung samples from each specimen, the team went on to perform two types of chemical analysis to measure the amount and types of plastic in the birds' lungs. Laser direct infrared imaging ...