Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feathers are getting ruffled at Rockaway Beach. Swarms of aggressive birds have been attacking drones launched by the city to ...

American Oystercatchers are attacking drones that have been deployed to scan for sharks and swimmers in distress. By Michael Levenson One is a distinctive shorebird, slightly smaller than an average ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A fleet of drones patrolling New York City’s beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside residents: local shorebirds.

In New York City, an unlikely battle between drones and birds is afoot, and wildlife experts are concerned about how the animals will fare. The Associated Press reported that in May 2024, New York ...