A “highly pathogenic avian influenza virus,” most commonly known as bird flu is spreading across the United States, including in Northwest Missouri. According to the Missouri Department of ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area residents will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, win prizes and offer a boost to conservation efforts by joining Missouri’s first-ever competitive ...

In the past month, nearly 400,000 birds in commercial flocks have been affected by the avian flu outbreak in Missouri, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to that same ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging experienced Missouri bird-watchers to become citizen scientists by contributing to the National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count. The ...

MISSOURI, Mo. — A possible bird flu outbreak is spreading throughout Missouri and has killed countless waterfowl across the state, causing officials to send out a warning to the state's hunters. The ...

WEST ALTON, Mo. — A Missouri bird sanctuary rejoiced after officials recently spotted a rare bird on the facility's grounds. The bird, a Green-tailed Towhee, was sighted at the Riverlands Migratory ...

Missouri bird migration is in full swing and peak bird migration in the Show Me State runs from April 28 through May 17. Over 41 million birds are estimated to have flown over Missouri on the night of ...

Avian influenza is suspected to be the cause behind increased reports of dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, from around the state. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is collecting the ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation is urging the public to use caution as it investigates reports of sick and dead birds across the state, some believed to be linked to bird ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs birders to help with the Audubon Christmas Bird Count. The MDC is looking for experienced Missouri birders to help with the bird ...