UK: 2022 - 2023 H5N1, H5N5 in Wild Birds

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-63414229

Dead birds found amid Burnley bird flu outbreak
Published 4 hours ago

About 10 dead ducks and geese have been removed from parks in Lancashire amid a growing outbreak of avian flu.

The birds were removed from Thompson and Towneley parks in Burnley, the council has said.

The authority said the numbers were "not large but have been rising" in recent weeks.

The carcasses are being disposed of in accordance with advice from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs..

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-...ester-63430668

Bird flu cases confirmed in Worcester
Published 1 hour ago

Cases of avian flu among wild bird populations in Worcester have been confirmed by the government.

It follows the deaths of wildfowl including swans at the lakes around County Hall and Nunnery Wood, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

People are being urged not to touch any sick or dead wild birds and to report sightings to officials...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europ...f-man-63463879

Bird flu killed more than 130 geese on Isle of Man, government confirms
Published 15 hours ago

More than 130 geese found dead on the north coast of the Isle of Man died from avian influenza, the government has confirmed.

The birds, which were predominantly greylag geese, were discovered at the Point of Ayre at the weekend.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) said they had tested positive for the virus...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-63486917

Avian flu: Public warned about dead geese in Wolverhampton
Published 7 hours ago

People are being urged not to touch any sick or dead wild birds after reports of Canada geese dying in a Wolverhampton park.

Dead animals have been removed from West Park and will be sent for testing, said the city council.

All poultry and captive birds in England must be kept indoors from 7 November under new restrictions to fight avian flu.

About 5.5 million birds have now died or been culled since October 2021.

That includes 2.3 million birds last month alone...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-63563815

Avian flu in Wolverhampton and Birmingham after dead birds found in park
Published 32 minutes ago

Cases of avian flu have been confirmed in Wolverhampton and Birmingham after dead birds were found in two parks.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said infected Canada geese and wildfowl were found in West Park, Wolverhampton and Trittiford Mill Park in the Yardley Wood area.

People have been urged not to touch any sick or dead wild birds they come across and to keep pets on a lead.

The infectious A (H5N1) strain is currently the most common in the UK.

Across the Midlands, cases of avian flu have also been confirmed in Dudley, Coventry, Malvern Hills in Worcestershire and Kidsgrove and Cheddleton, in Staffordshire...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-jersey-63630102

Jersey bird flu warning after 15 greylag geese die
Published 15 hours ago

Bird keepers in Jersey are reminded to remain vigilant after bid flu was found in a flock of geese.

The island's deputy chief veterinary officer has written a letter reminding keepers of the importance of good biosecurity measures.

They are also "strongly encouraged" to separate poultry from wild birds wherever possible.

Caroline Terburgh's letter followed confirmation the virus was found in wild greylag geese in St Ouen's Bay.

About 15 dead geese have been reported from the flock in the past month...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-63627395

Hampshire: Dead swans on riverside stoke bird flu fears
Published 18 hours ago

Two swans have been found dead and others have been seen acting erratically amid fears an avian influenza outbreak is spreading.

The dead birds were found on the River Avon near Fordingbridge on Monday and have been reported to the authorities.

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) told Julie Skillington, who found the birds, that it would collect them..

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland...-west-63640172

Bird flu: 12 swans found dead in Glasgow park
Published 3 hours ago

Twelve swans have been found dead in a Glasgow park.

The birds were discovered at Hogganfield Park, which includes Hogganfield Loch, in the north east of the city.

Glasgow City Council, which looks after the park, said it was assumed that the swans had died from avian flu.

It also said it expected the number of deaths to rise, with two other swans reported to be sick, and urged people to stay away from dead or sick birds...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-63668734

Bird flu: More than 30 birds found dead in London's Royal Parks
Published 5 hours ago

More than 30 birds have died at two central London parks amid a growing outbreak of avian flu.

The birds were found dead at Hyde Park and Kensington Palace over the last fortnight, Royal Parks said.

The body said it was "very concerned" about its "largest ever" outbreak, which has seen 48 million birds culled across the UK and EU in the last year...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-63884473

Bird flu: Swans, geese and coot found dead at Poole park
Published 5 hours ago

More than a dozen birds have died at a park after cases of avian flu were confirmed.

Two birds were initially tested and found to have the disease at Poole Park on 25 November.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said over the last few days: "Very sadly 10 swans, three geese and one coot" had died.

People have been urged not to touch any sick or dead wild birds they come across and to keep pets on a lead.

The council said the first two birds at the park were confirmed as having bird flu by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

It added the recent deaths "have been reported to Defra and removal has been arranged in accordance with government guidelines"...

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Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/lond...-b1047748.html

One hundred swans and geese dead as bird flu rages in London’s parks
His Majesty’s Warden of the Swans called it “unprecedented”
PA
By Ethan Croft
8 hours ago

London’s parks marked a grim milestone this week in their battle against bird flu. One hundred swans and geese have now perished. Concern is growing at the London Swan Sanctuary. “We may have lost other birds as well,” a spokesperson told us.

There is an ongoing tussle with the Department for Environment, which has warned people not to feed the birds in case they cluster for food and spread the illness. “This is absolutely crazy,” the sanctuary said. “In the winter, birds have increased calorie needs to cope with the cold. To stop feeding them now is totally inhumane!”...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-...shire-64065939

Bird flu: Dead swans at Rotherham lake confirmed as cases
Published 7 hours ago

Two mute swans found dead at a lake in South Yorkshire have tested positive for avian influenza.

The bodies of the birds found at Treeton Dyke near Rotherham earlier this month were confirmed to have been carrying the virus.

Rotherham Council said it had launched an investigation into reports of other dead birds in the area...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-64233108

Bird Flu found in lake and ponds at Windsor Great Park
14 hours ago

Bird Flu has been identified in a lake and ponds at Windsor Great Park.

The Crown Estate said the virus had been found in the lake at Virginia Water and Obelisk and Cow ponds.

Visitors must keep to footpaths, and are being advised not to touch birds in the park, pick up feathers or touch any surfaces with bird droppings.

The park urged anyone who finds any dead or sick birds to note their location and inform the park's warden...

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Source: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/w...astle-25951210

Death of wild birds at Caerphilly Castle was caused by avian flu [WALES}
Laboratory results have now confirmed the cause of death after birds were found sick and dead in the town
ByLucy John
15:42, 11 JAN 2023

The cause of death of a number of birds at Caerphilly Castle has been confirmed. In December, members of the public were warned against feeding the birds after a number were spotted dead and unwell...