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Newsweek
23-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Heartbreak at What Woman Finds in Muddy Puddle: 'Poor Babies'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a touching TikTok video, a woman named Wendy Hockenberry shared what she discovered in a muddy puddle near her home, leaving internet users in tears. The heartbreaking clip, shared on May 12 under the username @wendyhockenberry, shows an owl mom and her three babies stuck in a muddy puddle, which was originally their nest, before getting flooded by rain. "What can I do to help these borrowing owls," the woman writes in the clip, as she spots another adult owl watching over them from the side of the road. "Oh my God, you guys, my poor babies, look!" the poster can be heard saying as she films them. There are over 250 species of owls in the world, living in almost every continent except for Antarctica. The National Geographic says that most species live above ground except for the burrowing owl; this is a small bird found in North and South America that usually nests in abandoned hollows dug by other animals. About 19 owl species of different sizes can be found throughout America, each of them with incredible hunting skills. The great horned owl is perhaps the most widespread across the North American continent, with 3.9 million found across the U.S. and Canada. There are 3.2 million barred owls, and 2 million northern saw-whet owls. However, some species are endangered; for example, the northern spotted owl has been protected by the Endangered Species Act since 1990. While owls are incredible nocturnal hunters, the dangers they face are often overlooked, says the American Bird Conservancy website. It adds that threats to their habitat, pesticides, and vehicle collisions have already sent a third of all owl species in the U.S. into decline. Stock image: A person wearing flowery pink rain boots, splashing in a puddle. Stock image: A person wearing flowery pink rain boots, splashing in a puddle. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 479,900 views and 26,500 likes on the platform. One user, Brittdenise, commented: "They looking at you like dang is she going to help or just stand and record." Kristianneearnha9 posted: "Get the animal control people ASAP. There might be some babies in that hole. I hope I'm not talking to you too late." Machell Hunter added: "Please tell me you rescued those babies and if so can I please come get one?" Newsweek reached out to @wendyhockenberry for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Hamilton Spectator
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Feather Friendly® Launches Evolution™, a Bird-Safe Material Built to Last Through 40 Migrations
TORONTO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Feather Friendly® , a leader in the bird-glass collision prevention space, is proud to announce the launch of Feather Friendly Evolution™ , a proprietary, second-generation material set to redefine how the built environment is made safer for birds. With untreated glass killing over a billion birds annually in the US alone , Evolution™ will form a critical part of the crusade to protect birds from this invisible menace. Developed over four years of dedicated research and innovation, Feather Friendly Evolution™ will provide unmatched durability and performance in bird collision deterrence, lasting more than 20 years, or over 40 bird migration cycles. Its performance and lifespan position it as one of the most groundbreaking advancements in wildlife conservation. 'Feather Friendly Evolution™ is the inevitable result of our 'birds-first' approach to innovation,' said Paul Groleau , Vice President at Feather Friendly. 'We're not just putting out another product—we see ourselves as an essential part of the larger effort to help nature thrive alongside human development. With Feather Friendly Evolution™, we've created a material that reflects that responsibility: long-lasting, environment friendly, and built to protect not just the current generation of birds, but many more to follow.' Feather Friendly Evolution™ brings 20-year durability to Feather Friendly's Large-format Pro line, making it the most advanced bird collision solution available today. Pictured: Feather Friendly's iconic McCormick Place project in Chicago. Key Features of Feather Friendly Evolution™: Feather Friendly Evolution™ will be integrated into the company's Large-format Pro product line , enhancing these trusted solutions with even greater performance. About Feather Friendly Since 2006, Feather Friendly® has been dedicated to preventing bird-glass collisions with a suite of scientifically proven solutions. Tested and approved by the American Bird Conservancy and Dr. Daniel Klem Jr., and recommended by several advocacy groups and non-profit organizations, our high-quality products are effective for both retrofits and new builds, significantly reducing bird-glass collisions. For media inquiries, product samples, or interviews, please contact: Paul Groleau Vice President, Feather Friendly pgoleau@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Feather Friendly® Launches Evolution™, a Bird-Safe Material Built to Last Through 40 Migrations
TORONTO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Feather Friendly®, a leader in the bird-glass collision prevention space, is proud to announce the launch of Feather Friendly Evolution™, a proprietary, second-generation material set to redefine how the built environment is made safer for birds. With untreated glass killing over a billion birds annually in the US alone, Evolution™ will form a critical part of the crusade to protect birds from this invisible menace. Developed over four years of dedicated research and innovation, Feather Friendly Evolution™ will provide unmatched durability and performance in bird collision deterrence, lasting more than 20 years, or over 40 bird migration cycles. Its performance and lifespan position it as one of the most groundbreaking advancements in wildlife conservation. 'Feather Friendly Evolution™ is the inevitable result of our 'birds-first' approach to innovation,' said Paul Groleau, Vice President at Feather Friendly. 'We're not just putting out another product—we see ourselves as an essential part of the larger effort to help nature thrive alongside human development. With Feather Friendly Evolution™, we've created a material that reflects that responsibility: long-lasting, environment friendly, and built to protect not just the current generation of birds, but many more to follow.'Feather Friendly Evolution™ brings 20-year durability to Feather Friendly's Large-format Pro line, making it the most advanced bird collision solution available today. Pictured: Feather Friendly's iconic McCormick Place project in Chicago. Key Features of Feather Friendly Evolution™: Unmatched Durability – A lifespan of 20+ years ensures long-term protection. All-Season Installation – Can be installed in temperatures as low as -20°C, enabling year-round application in colder climates. Low Environmental Footprint – Long life reduces waste and the need for frequent replacements. PFAS-Free – Manufactured without Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, ensuring a safer environmental profile. Backed by a 15-Year Warranty – Reinforcing Feather Friendly's commitment to quality and longevity. Feather Friendly Evolution™ will be integrated into the company's Large-format Pro product line, enhancing these trusted solutions with even greater performance. About Feather Friendly Since 2006, Feather Friendly® has been dedicated to preventing bird-glass collisions with a suite of scientifically proven solutions. Tested and approved by the American Bird Conservancy and Dr. Daniel Klem Jr., and recommended by several advocacy groups and non-profit organizations, our high-quality products are effective for both retrofits and new builds, significantly reducing bird-glass collisions. For media inquiries, product samples, or interviews, please contact:Paul GroleauVice President, Feather Friendlypgoleau@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Trees to be cut down, roads retired in Michaux State Forest project
The National Wild Turkey Federation, American Bird Conservancy, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry are collaborating on a project to enhance the habitat within Michaux State Forest, according to an announcement. The project aims to create a mosaic of habitats benefiting wild turkeys and other wildlife species, many of which are classified as species of great conservation concern. More than 1,000 acres of the southern Pennsylvania state forest are being monitored for management work set to begin this summer. Foresters plan to use various techniques, including non-commercial tree felling, forestry mulching, planting ecologically valuable trees, shrubs and forbs, and cut-and-leave treatment of trees that have died due to disease or insect infestation. These managed acres will contribute to the 100,000 acres of land conserved under the NWTF's Forests and Flocks Initiative. Foresters plan to cut down more than 1,000 trees across the 205-acre project footprint. Strategically placing woody material directly into or near streams will improve habitat, enhance water quality, support diverse ecosystems and enhance forest composition and structural diversity at all vegetation layers. Trees will be strategically removed to create stream canopy gaps and increase downed woody materials along three miles of streams and adjacent forests. This increased structure in and around the stream will help reconnect the water table with the floodplain, slow down water velocity during high flow events, reduce erosive potential and improve water filtration and recharge through increased retention time within the watershed. Managers also plan to retire about three miles of poorly placed redundant road segments, which negatively impact streams and stream-side forests. The roads will be repurposed as shared-use trails and firebreaks, designed to prevent or slow the spread of wildfires and control prescribed burns. This project will increase the efficiency, predictability and safety of implementing prescribed fire and other managed disturbance regimes to sustain dynamic habitats at the upper tributary system level. The American Bird Conservancy, the project's grantee, is working in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program and South Mountain Partnership Conservation Network to advance all five of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) program pillars. The Pennsylvania NWTF State Chapter committed significant funds to the project via the state chapter's Super Fund. Created in the NWTF's formative years, the Super Fund is a volunteer-driven program. NWTF volunteers in every state raise money at banquets and other types of fundraisers and then allocate a significant portion of those funds back into meaningful conservation and outreach projects in their respective states. The project will directly benefit wild turkeys by creating early successional habitat. Indirectly, the project will improve ecosystem conditions for all species by increasing species and structural diversity on a landscape level, resulting in a healthier forest and a greater quantity and quality of nesting and brood-rearing habitat for wild turkeys. The Public Opinion, The Record Herald, Echo-Pilot are growing their local news 'The NFWF project on the Michaux is a continuation of the great restoration work that has occurred on the South Mountain ridge-tops,' said Mitch Blake, NWTF district biologist. 'A fire-adapted landscape, long excluded from fire, is now being restored acre by acre through landscape-scale disturbance. It's great to see the habitats for species of the greatest conservation concern being addressed as well as upper tributary water quality concerns. This project is really the epitome of a landscape scale forest health collaborative.' Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested more than half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted more than 24 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested more than $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Waynesboro Record Herald: NWTF, partners to enhance habitat in Michaux State Forest
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Trees to be cut down, roads retired in Michaux State Forest project
The National Wild Turkey Federation, American Bird Conservancy, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry are collaborating on a project to enhance the habitat within Michaux State Forest, according to an announcement. The project aims to create a mosaic of habitats benefiting wild turkeys and other wildlife species, many of which are classified as species of great conservation concern. More than 1,000 acres of the southern Pennsylvania state forest are being monitored for management work set to begin this summer. Foresters plan to use various techniques, including non-commercial tree felling, forestry mulching, planting ecologically valuable trees, shrubs and forbs, and cut-and-leave treatment of trees that have died due to disease or insect infestation. These managed acres will contribute to the 100,000 acres of land conserved under the NWTF's Forests and Flocks Initiative. Foresters plan to cut down more than 1,000 trees across the 205-acre project footprint. Strategically placing woody material directly into or near streams will improve habitat, enhance water quality, support diverse ecosystems and enhance forest composition and structural diversity at all vegetation layers. Trees will be strategically removed to create stream canopy gaps and increase downed woody materials along three miles of streams and adjacent forests. This increased structure in and around the stream will help reconnect the water table with the floodplain, slow down water velocity during high flow events, reduce erosive potential and improve water filtration and recharge through increased retention time within the watershed. Managers also plan to retire about three miles of poorly placed redundant road segments, which negatively impact streams and stream-side forests. The roads will be repurposed as shared-use trails and firebreaks, designed to prevent or slow the spread of wildfires and control prescribed burns. This project will increase the efficiency, predictability and safety of implementing prescribed fire and other managed disturbance regimes to sustain dynamic habitats at the upper tributary system level. The American Bird Conservancy, the project's grantee, is working in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program and South Mountain Partnership Conservation Network to advance all five of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) program pillars. The Pennsylvania NWTF State Chapter committed significant funds to the project via the state chapter's Super Fund. Created in the NWTF's formative years, the Super Fund is a volunteer-driven program. NWTF volunteers in every state raise money at banquets and other types of fundraisers and then allocate a significant portion of those funds back into meaningful conservation and outreach projects in their respective states. The project will directly benefit wild turkeys by creating early successional habitat. Indirectly, the project will improve ecosystem conditions for all species by increasing species and structural diversity on a landscape level, resulting in a healthier forest and a greater quantity and quality of nesting and brood-rearing habitat for wild turkeys. The Public Opinion, The Record Herald, Echo-Pilot are growing their local news 'The NFWF project on the Michaux is a continuation of the great restoration work that has occurred on the South Mountain ridge-tops,' said Mitch Blake, NWTF district biologist. 'A fire-adapted landscape, long excluded from fire, is now being restored acre by acre through landscape-scale disturbance. It's great to see the habitats for species of the greatest conservation concern being addressed as well as upper tributary water quality concerns. This project is really the epitome of a landscape scale forest health collaborative.' Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested more than half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted more than 24 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested more than $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Waynesboro Record Herald: NWTF, partners to enhance habitat in Michaux State Forest
