David Bird

Decades after peregrines came back from the brink, a new threat emerges—comments from Prof. David Bird

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:43:34 +0000

After DDT use nearly wiped out peregrine falcons in the 20th century, numbers are collapsing again in many countries, the Guardian reports.

Though scientists have yet to determine a definite cause, many—including ��ϲ�� Professor Emeritus David Bird, who formerly led the University's Avian Science and Conservation Centre—think highly pathogenic bird flu may be largely to blame.

Nobody knows why this snowy owl is orange—David Bird weighs in

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:39:43 +0000

An orange tinted snowy owl in Michigan has baffled scientists with its orange colouring, CBC News reports. Experts say it could be a genetic mutation, an accident, or human mischief.

Ornithologist and Professor Emeritus at ��ϲ��, David Bird, expressed some doubts about the strange colouration being caused by genetics.

Former ��ϲ�� Professors awarded Society of Canadian Ornithologists' Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:37:09 +0000

The Society of Canadian Ornithologists has selected Professor Emeritus David Bird and retired Associate Professor Rodger Titman, who both taught for many years in ��ϲ�� University's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, to receive the Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award. This award recognizes exceptional contributions to the training and fostering of Canadian ornithologists.

How to make sure your feeders aren't making hummingbirds sick

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:06:24 +0000

A surprising number of hummingbirds are falling ill, and experts say your birdfeeder may be to blame.

Ornithologist and ��ϲ�� Professor Emeritus David Bird spoke to CBC about how to keep your feathered friends safe.

Prof. Emeritus David Bird on wild turkey sightings in Montreal

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:47:24 +0000

Wild turkey sightings in Montreal are on the rise, Global News reports.

Experts told them wild turkey populations in southern Quebec have steadily climbed over the past two decades due to warming temperatures.