David Bird /osas/taxonomy/term/24/all en On NYC beaches, angry birds fight drones patrolling for sharks and struggling swimmers /osas/channels/news/nyc-beaches-angry-birds-fight-drones-patrolling-sharks-and-struggling-swimmers-357955 <p>Patrol drones deployed in May to New York City beaches to look for sharks and struggling swimmers are ruffling feathers. Seabirds have been attacking the drones as if they are predators, flying and swooping at the machines while vocalizing.</p> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:28:43 +0000 admin 2845 at /osas Montreal peregrine falcon chicks take first flights into a world full of danger /osas/channels/news/montreal-peregrine-falcon-chicks-take-first-flights-world-full-danger-357815 <p>The world is full of dangers when you're a falcon chick less than six weeks old and learning to fly — even if you're a member of the fastest species on Earth.</p> <p>This week, three falcon chicks named Hugo, Polo and Estebane started to spread their wings around the nest site on the 23rd floor of the Université de Montréal tower, with hundreds of online viewers watching their every move.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:24:53 +0000 admin 2826 at /osas What's with all the wild turkeys in Montreal? /osas/channels/news/whats-all-wild-turkeys-montreal-357298 <p>Wild turkey sightings are on the rise in Montreal.</p> <p><a href="/newsroom/david-bird">David Bird</a>, emeritus professor of wildlife biology in ƽ岻's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/whats-with-all-the-wild-turkeys-in-montreal">told the Montreal Gazette</a> that warmer temperatures have influenced the habits of more than just wild turkey populations.</p> <p>“All these birds that are not normally found in cold, cold regions are now moving north because of climate warming,” he said.</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 18:32:18 +0000 admin 2788 at /osas