Birds Coverage

No plans to reopen bird aviary at NC Zoo
The North Carolina Zoo's beloved aviary has been closed to the public since Jan. 24 to protect birds from the highly contagoius bird flu spreading across North Carolina. The aviary will not reopen.

Rebuilding NC Zoo's aviary would cost $50 million, zoo director says
The North Carolina Zoo is in the process of finding new homes for many of the 93 birds who live in the aviary, one of the most popular exhibits at the zoo. Officials say the 40-year-old building can't be repaired.

Zoos in North America placing birds indoors to avoid avian flu outbreak
Experts say zoos have moved birds inside to avoid the unnecessary killing of endangered or threatened species in their care.

Deadly bird flu now present in Triangle, killing hawk in Wake County
Wildlife officials announced Wednesday that a hawk in Wake County is among four wild birds now known to have died from a highly dangerous strain of bird flu in North Carolina.

Downtown Raleigh will go dark for migrating birds
Raleigh's skyline will be a lot darker beginning Tuesday night.

Downtown Raleigh goes dark for migrating birds
Effective March 15, all non-essential lighting in City of Raleigh facilities will be turned off between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night through May 31.

Raleigh going 'lights out' to help migrating birds flying through at night
The City of Oaks is decreasing the amount of light emitted from city buildings to help birds flying through the Triangle.

Birds are rapidly disappearing from Earth
In the past 50 years, a fourth of all the birds in North America have disappeared.

Red knots, northern gannets highlight Christmas bird count
The hunt was on for all kinds of birds on Ocracoke as dozens of avid birders fanned out on the island in late December for the annual Christmas Bird Count.

Second eaglet hatches in Florida nest
A second American bald eagle has hatched in a southwest Florida nest.

Looking for a pet? Birds might make a great option
A lot of people have cats and dogs, but did you know birds can be fun pets too?

Exotic birds missing after animal sanctuary break-in
Two exotic birds are now missing after someone tried to break in to a Moore County animal sanctuary.

Flew the coop: Two exotic birds missing after break-ins at Moore animal sanctuary
Authorities are looking for a white bird named Oliver, who escaped from a Moore County animal sanctuary after someone broke in.

Watch out! Nearly two dozen emus escape from farm
Twenty-three emus escapes from a farm in southwest Japan, and catching the powerful bird was no easy task.

Raleigh goes dark to protect migrating birds
Beginning Friday, some facilities in Raleigh will go dark for bird migration.

Neighbors fighting for their right to keep peacocks
A group of neighbors in Houston are fighting to keep peacocks in their neighborhood after the homeowner association says it's received complaints.

For the Birds
What happened when 31-year-old Harvard Medical grad Bill Thomas became medical director of a nursing home, where he brought in pets, birds, and gardens? You might be surprised!

Sylvan Heights Bird Park gives up-close experience of world's waterfowl
Nestled in Scotland Neck is the world's largest collection of waterfowl. Now, the 18-acre facility is home to 3,000 birds.

Meet the world's largest collection of waterfowl at Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Nestled in Scotland Neck is the world's largest collection of waterfowl!