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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Black-necked stilts sighting with chicks at Pea Island Refuge
PEA ISLAND, N.C. (WNCT) — A pair of Black-necked Stilts with just-fledged chicks were seen feeding at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. According to a press release from National Wildlife Refuges in Eastern North Carolina, 'Two of the photos below show a parent with 1-2 chicks in the marsh grass. The 3rd photo shows a solo chick foraging.' The wildlife refuge encourage guests to 'bring your binoculars or spotting scope when you come to the refuge ready to birdwatch.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Second positive case of CWD confirmed in Posey County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed Indiana's second positive case of chronic wasting disease (CWD). DNR explains CWD is a neurological disease that affects deer, resulting in their eventual death. The positive, wild white-tailed deer was a 2.5-year-old male harvested in Posey County. The deer was confirmed positive for CWD by two independent tests. CWD has been detected in wild deer in 36 states, including all states bordering Indiana. Turn In a Poacher program gets over 1,000 tips in 2024 Officials explain during the 2025-2026 deer hunting season, DNR will enhance its surveillance efforts in Posey County and the surrounding counties to determine the extent of disease in this area. This will allow biologists to develop a targeted response based on the prevalence of CWD in this part of Indiana. CWD testing will be voluntary for hunters in this area. DNR recommends that hunters have their deer tested, and that people do not eat meat from deer that test positive for CWD. Luce Fire Territory's frustration mounting following fourth water rescue DNR says hunters can have their harvested deer tested for free by voluntarily submitting a sample via one of DNR's head drop coolers at select Fish and Wildlife areas, State Fish Hatcheries and National Wildlife Refuges. All CWD sampling locations can be viewed through an interactive map. Alternatively, people may submit samples directly to the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at Purdue University for a fee. Officials say if anyone sees any sick or dead wildlife, please report it here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
