Julian Hughes (RSPB Head of Species) in his Bird Notes weekly update of bird news from around North Wales has produced an interesting assessment of the impacts of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza…

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…

Bird Flu is causing unparalleled mortality of wild birds and other animals worldwide. A new statement from the Scientific Task Force on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds, of which BirdLife…

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…

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…

Scientists have discovered evidence that Northern Gannets can recover from bird flu and that unusual black iris coloration is linked to a previous HPAIV infection. The study also assessed the…

Test results are not yet final for five additional deceased condors. Others have been collected and are pending necropsy and testing. Read More “Bird flu kills 3 California Condors; more…

Following a meeting of more than 100 experts, a report into the continuing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or ‘bird flu’) outbreak has been published by the British Trust for…