A swirling “bird tornado” over farmland near Torrington turned out to be a flock of European starlings. While a sight to see, ...

"Our blue jay has decided she’s actually a cat. Lately, Pluto’s favorite thing to mimic are the feral cats she hears outside ...

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Gathering around the holiday table might include turkey as part of your shared meal with family and friends. Whether it’s ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday after a case of highly pathogenic avian ...

WASHINGTON — Look, Thanksgiving can be a stressful time. Families across the U.S. are gearing up for a day in the kitchen, including preparing the all-important turkey. But what if you need some extra ...

“Meleagris Gallopavo Day” is a bit of a mouthful. Which may be why this Thanksgiving, most people will opt for the less ornithologically precise “Turkey Day.” And just as turkey is a versatile meat – ...

Not too long ago, wild turkeys were almost impossible to find in Connecticut. Experts believe that overhunting and deforestation in the 19th century drove the birds out of the area. It was not until ...

Grocery stores are eating turkey costs this Thanksgiving. A surge in bird flu cases has spiked wholesale turkey prices for groceries and retailers, data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows.