The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced Thursday that it had five preliminary positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in Suffolk County.

SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- Five wild birds in Suffolk County, Long Island have preliminarily tested positive for bird flu. The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says more ...

If you’d like to participate in a global birdwatching event from the perch of your own choosing, try the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count. The exercise in easy, engaging citizen science is set for ...