State wildlife officials and the Mass Audubon bird conservation group are advising residents to bring in their bird feeders and birdbaths until more is known about a mysterious avian ailment.
Birds can be blown off course by strong winds of 25 to 30 miles per hour and with stronger gusts of 40 mph.
Birdsong is on the increase, and more species will start singing in the coming weeks — a sure sign of the coming spring.
A snowy owl has been seen on Norton Point Beach for the past two weeks or so.
Birds have a higher rate of metabolism than we do, and must eat large quantities of food.
On Thursday, Jan. 12, Felix Neck is hosting a full moon owl prowl from 6 to 7 p.m.
The 57th annual Christmas Bird Count was held on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
