We're talking about the barred owl, a native raptor that stands about 18 inches tall, has ebony eyes and beautiful, streaked plumage, and is supremely adapted to fly and hunt in forests and wetlands ...

Bird flu has been detected in geese tied to the recent waterfowl die-off in Jamesport, according to preliminary state testing. At least three Canada geese taken Feb. 16 along Peconic Bay tested ...