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The Humane Society of Huron Valley is asking people not to abandon animals at their front door. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Avian Influenza is running rampant through Michigan and other parts of the country. Bird flu is nothing new, but this year, it has spread to dairy cattle. The impacts affect animal farming, consumer prices and the economy. As such, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has issued an emergency order to try and stop its spread. Department director, Dr. Tim Boring, provided the most up-to-date information in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

May is great time to head outdoors and learn about some of the native species of birds and plants in and around Washtenaw County. As Kevin Meerschaert reports, Superior Township is holding an event on Saturday to do so.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is expressing concern about unsafe treatment of animals dropped off at their building. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation Program is trying to make it safer and easier for migratory birds to pass through the area. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.

There is legislation in the Michigan House that would make the Kirtland’s Warbler the official state bird. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The Ypsilanti District Library will soon open a new branch to serve Superior Township and the Willow Run area, and it's being constructed with the environment in mind. The new facility will contain a 46-kilowatt solar array, and all the glass on the outside of the building will be bird-friendly. Ypsilanti District Library executive director, Lisa Hoenig, joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss those measures and the grand opening plans.

With so many people staying home during the pandemic, levels of outdoor activity have been on the increase. That includes bird watching. In this week's…

It's very common for birds to accidentally hit the windows of someone's home or workplace, which leaves the birds seriously injured or dead. It is part of…

In this week's installment, WEMU's David Fair looks at how technology will help spare the lives of birds around windmill farms, and better map delicate…