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Bird flu suspected in large die-off of geese at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve
31 Oct 2022

Bird flu suspected in large die-off of geese at the Manx BirdLife Point of Ayre National Reserve

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Birds of Prey, Disease, Geese, Gulls, Point of Ayre National Reserve blog | 0

This weekend, Manx BirdLife recorded 131 dead and dying birds on the charity's flagship reserve at the Point of Ayre. Manx BirdLife Managing Director, Neil Morris, picks up the story: 'Yesterday (31st October 2022), I undertook a routine check of … Continued

Avian Influenza (bird flu) in the Isle of Man: UPDATES
18 Aug 2022

Avian Influenza (bird flu) in the Isle of Man: UPDATES

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Birds of Prey, Conservation, Disease, Seabirds | 0

Avian Influenza (bird flu) of the highly pathogenic form HPAI has been confirmed in the Isle of Man. As reported on the BBC website, on 22 July 2022, the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture (DEFA) confirmed that high pathogenic … Continued

Avian Influenza (bird flu) Winter 2021-22
12 Dec 2021

Avian Influenza (bird flu) Winter 2021-22

by Manx BirdLife | posted in: Birdwatching, Disease, Garden Birdwatch | 0

The IOM Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) has provided an update on Avian Influenza (bird flu) for winter 2021-22. The DEFA update covers: Updates; General background about Avian Influenza; Advice for Bird Keepers; Notes about wild birds. As … Continued

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