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
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
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
There are 60 species of flightless birds walking the Earth today, but a new study reveals there would be at least four times the amount if not for human influences. These findings were uncovered by a team at the University College of London who compiled a list of every bird species known to have gone … 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
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
Swan deaths across Britain are linked to wave of bird flu sweeping into Britain from Europe Outbreaks of H5N8 have been confirmed in Gloucestershire, Devon and Dorset Swans were found spinning in circles and bleeding from the nostrils in Cumbria Bird keepers across the UK have been placed under strict biosecurity measures By Joe Davies For … Read more