Some of those songs may be from year-round residents of your nearby park or backyard. Others are just stopping in for a day ...

The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced it had detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, sometimes called bird flu, in a small, backyard flock of chickens and ducks in Clayton ...

ATLANTA — The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry ... seconds after touching birds, their supplies, or ...

Backyard flock owners are urged to remain vigilant. Report sudden increases in bird illnesses or deaths to the Avian Influenza Hotline at 770-766-6850. Visit the Georgia Department of Agriculture ...

Georgia Birds Fest, a month-long event celebrating birds, runs through May 16 with activities across the state. The festival includes a summit on Jekyll Island featuring author Janisse Ray.