Birds

Angry Birds building set released at the Toy Fair in New York

9 Feb 2012

The popular smartphone application Angry Birds continues its expansion into the real world with the launch of an official Angry Birds building set at the Toy Fair in New York. 

Birds, Bees, and Bats Event encourages good stewardship of back yard creatures

9 Feb 2012

The Longswamp Township Environmental Advisory Commission will present Birds, Bees, and Bats on Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at TEK Park in Breinigsville. The organizers hope to teach the attendees the importance of these creatures and the need to protect them. The speakers include:

Younger Birds Get No Respect

9 Feb 2012

When mature male white-crowned sparrows duel to win a mate or a nesting territory, a young bird just doesn't get much respect. Researchers found that older male white-crowned sparrows don't put much of a fight when they hear a young male singing in their territory – probably because the older bird doesn't consider the young rival much of a threat. But a male sparrow will act much more ...