Thousands of seabirds are dying this summer across the UK as the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (“Avian Flu”) outbreak continues for a third year. Having suffered decades of declines, seabirds…

Hopes have been dashed that this summer’s wave of Avian Influenza might be less severe than in 2022, say researchers from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). The disease is…

Thanks to Lisa Morgan for providing me with an update on the Guillemot Avian Flu outbreak. HPAI Avian Flu has now been confirmed from the Pembrokeshire Guillemot corpses sent off…

Over the last 7 days we have seen a spike in dead seabirds washing in on Welsh beaches. The worst affected areas have been close to the HPAI Positive tern…

Around the world, High Pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) is causing mass mortality in wild birds. The outbreak which began in 2021 is the worst avian influenza epidemic in history. The…

This year, 2023, marks the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. Amidst the lists of accomplishments and celebrations, all of which are warranted, is a news story that stands in…

As more eagles die from H5N1, researchers concerned virus may undo decades of conservation efforts. Read More “Fewer Bald Eagle chicks fledging due to avian flu”

The unique genetics of the Australian black swan leaves the species vulnerable to viral illnesses such as avian flu, University of Queensland research has revealed. The UQ-led study has generated…

‘If the geomagnetic field experiences disturbance, it’s like using a distorted map that sends the birds off course.’ Read More “Study: Disturbances in magnetic field impact avian vagrancy”

As avian flu continues to devastate wild seabird populations, ABC’s Sea McKeon has created a centralized location on iNaturalist where anyone can report sightings of dead and dying seabirds, helping…