Wild Wonders - Aviary
News 25's Brynne Baxley explores some of the unique species of birds at the Mississippi Aquarium's aviary with expert Christina Lavalee.
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A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand’s capital after a century-long absence
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-MCLAY WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The kiwi, New Zealand’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington more than a century ago. Now the capital’s residents are waging an improbable citizen campaign to return the endangered flightless…
Alaska-Australia flight could place bird in record books
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A young bar-tailed godwit appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds by flying at least 13,560 kilometers (8,435 miles) from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania, a bird expert said Friday.…
LSU wildlife hospital releases 3 small raptors for migration
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Three small insect-eating raptors called Mississippi kites were released Friday by Louisiana State University’s wildlife hospital. The release in Baton Rouge was timed so the birds, which are known for their aerobatics as they chase and grab…
Mississippi Aquarium offers close encounters of the animal kind
The Mississippi Aquarium offers close encounters with the animal ambassadors. Meet Todd. He's a green-winged Macaw that loves to dance and is an ambassador for others just like him in the wild.…
Watch for bird eggs on the beaches
As spring breakers make their way to the Gulf Coast, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center urges Coast visitors to keep an eye out for our avian friends. Our least…
Audubon Mississippi unveils Coastal Bird Storyboard Trail
While beachgoers are out enjoying their Memorial Day Weekend, they may spot something new along the shores. Audubon Mississippi cut the ribbon on a new Coastal Bird Storyboard sign along Beach Boulevard in Harrison County. The signs…
Rail birds spotted on Coast beaches after Cristobal
We have a new resident on the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Cristobal brought in hundreds of rail birds. For answers about the new resident bird News 25 reached out to Allison Sharpe, the director of the Wildlife Care and…
Birds are disappearing in North America at alarming rate
Birds are disappearing from North America at an alarming rate. It is becoming more difficult to spot a bird because over the last 50 years, the United States and Canada have lost nearly 30 percent of its bird populations. Pascagoula…
Osprey tower installed at Indian Point in Gautier
Eagles, ospreys, and horn owls now have a place in Gautier to call home. A new 40 foot osprey tower is now up at Indian Point RV Resort for those looking to bird watch. Eagles, ospreys, and horn owls all…
Help Out Audubon Center by Counting Birds in Your Yard
The center is announcing their 18th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
Birding Trail Kiosks Added to Welcome Centers in MS
The Audubon's electronic birding trail kiosk made its debut in two Mississippi welcome centers Tuesday.