Since mid-March, seabirds and marine mammals that appear to have been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has a high fatality rate, have been confirmed on the eastern coastline of Hokkaido. Volunteers are conducting their own surveys in Nemuro City, and as of the 4th, a total of 614 dead seabirds, seals, and sea otters have been confirmed.
From Unalakleet to Nome, enchanting, pint-sized boreal owls have been popping up in unexpected places.
In Chistochina, Alaska, two swans were observed arriving unusually early, flying close to a house, highlighting a pattern of early swan arrivals in the region.
While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller.
Reports from northern Sweden indicate that a Salmonella outbreak among small birds is not only causing bird deaths but is also infecting cats in Piteå. Health authorities warn pet owners to be cautious when observing dead birds around feeders.
Early sightings of migratory birds in southwest Finland, including bean and greylag geese, suggest milder winter conditions and highlight the impact of climate change on traditional migratory patterns.
Puzzling on what happened to the songbirds this winter. Could this be attributed to food shortages, invasives species...avian illness? The decline should be giving everyone pause.
Northern Ireland has announced an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone after bird flu was detected in several wild birds, imposing strict biosecurity measures on bird-keepers.
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