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By Missouri Department of Conservation SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Because of owls’ nocturnal lifestyles and their hunting of mice, rats and other rodents that can be pests for humans, these night-time birds are a fascinating and beneficial part of Missouri’s outdoors. People can learn more about owl species found in Missouri at the Missouri Department of

By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, across the state. The Department is actively collecting birds to determine the cause of illness but suspects highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to be the cause. Other