Samantha Cameron has been accused of breaching Government rules designed to curb the spread of dangerous bird flu strains. Former Prime Minister David Cameron‘s wife – a successful businesswoman and fashion designer – posted a snap of four roaming hens outside on December 31. But her followers on social media soon accused her of breaking … Read more
A cull of 127,000 ducks has begun in a desperate bid to stop the UK’s latest outbreak of deadly bird flu from spreading. The highly pathogenic H5N8 strain of Avian Influenza has infected a flock being reared for Britain’s largest duck producer Gressingham Foods at Ickburgh, near Thetford, Norfolk. The birds on the farm, and … Read more
Britain’s iconic robin redbreast is especially under threat this winter due to declining winter temperatures, wildlife experts have warned. A combination of disappearing hedgerows, declining food resources and harsh cold spells due to the La Niña phenomenon this winter means robins are relying on bird feeders in the public’s back gardens more than ever. The … Read more
The seven year ostrich: Cheeky bird recreates Marilyn Monroe’s legendary blowing skirt pose with its feathers Photographer Veronica de Bruyn captured the amusing moment in South Africa A cheeky ostrich looked right at the camera playfully while lifting up its feathers It was reminiscent of legendary film star Marilyn Monroe’s ‘blowing skirt’ pose The iconic scene … Read more
Thousands of ducks are slaughtered at poultry farm in Norfolk after third confirmed outbreak of bird flu this month 8,000 ducks at a Norfolk farm will be culled in a bid to stop spread of virus A 3km and 10km temporary control zones have been declared around all the premises in Attleborough Two other confirmed … Read more
Spot the bird! Camouflaged creature stumps predators by blending in with a wooden fence post The potoo bird stands on a wooden post in Brazil and is perfectly camouflaged When it flies away it leaves an egg behind that it has been sitting on to protect In more footage, the egg hatches and stands on … Read more
Flock of 30,000 turkeys will be culled after bird flu outbreak at Norfolk farm – sparking fears over Christmas supplies 30,000 turkeys are being culled at a farm in East Anglia after bird flu outbreak H5N8 strain of avian influenza was confirmed to have been found on Friday DEFRA did not identify the farm but … Read more
Now ALL captive birds must be kept indoors under new Government rules to stop bird flu spreading after eight cases were found in England Bird flu was confirmed in rearing turkeys at premises near Attleborough, Norfolk Last month, one farm in North Yorkshire and one in Herefordshire had outbreaks Cases also seen in areas including Gloucestershire, … Read more
Living near more bird species can increase life satisfaction as much as having a pay rise Past research has suggested that expose to nature is good for mental health German researchers analysed data on the life satisfaction of 26,000 adults They compared this with the biodiversity in the areas in which the people lived They said … Read more
10,500 turkeys will be culled after bird flu outbreak at North Yorkshire plant – with less than four weeks to Christmas All of the turkeys at the site in North Yorkshire will now be ‘humanely culled’ A 3km and 10km zone has also been put in place to stop the disease spreading Public Health England … Read more