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• A bird's Ida view

  August 30, 2021 11:04 PM

  CLINTON - seagulls were spotted in a paved lot Monday afternoon, more than 100 miles from their natural habitat. Typically, the birds prefer coastlines of oceans, bays, and major lakes--their primary source for food. Hurricane Ida may be blamed for the unexpected relocation. Hurricanes have had a record of... more »

• More than 60 ducks removed from Baton Rouge neighborhood, given new homes Play Video

  July 1, 2021 12:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens of gregarious ducks that invaded an East Baton Rouge subdivision have found new homes where they can spread their wings. Homeowners say people have been gradually plucking up the waterfowl from the neighborhood on Summa Court and giving them new places to live since Monday,... more »

• Quackdown: Neighborhood invaded by ducks will have them relocated Play Video

  June 29, 2021 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Animal Control officers are working on a plan to relocate dozens of ducks that have taken over a neighborhood on Summa Court. The ducks are multiplying and becoming a nuisance to those who live there. “As we speak, we have a batch over... more »

• Public invited to help name LSU veterinary school's newest resident raptor

  February 23, 2021 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE—The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is asking for the public's assistance in naming its newest resident raptor, a Mississippi kite. The hospital says there are six names from to choose from: Melvin Junior Burreaux Pip Paulo Oscar According to LSU... more »

• Frequent flyers: Airport staff strive to keep birds out of BTR Play Video

  January 22, 2019 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There aren't just airplanes and helicopters flying in and out of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport these days. Passengers might see a bird flying around inside, too. "We do all we can to try to keep them out," said BTR Airport Marketing and Air Service Development... more »

• Birds blamed for Dish signal trouble

  August 6, 2015 5:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Birds roosting on Dish TV equipment continue to cause signal problems for Dish TV subscribers. The issues have been troubling viewers for more than a month. Viewers told WBRZ they were having trouble watching Channel 2 on Dish around the same time most... more »