Since I last updated this blog on 31st December we have received information about two more confirmed cases of H5N8 on RSPB reserves: a wigeon on the Exe Estuary in Devon, and a teal at Conwy in north Wales. Both birds were found dead on the reserves and were immediately reported to the Defra helpline by RSPB staff.
As mentioned in my last update this is not unexpected as the virus is probably circulating in wild birds throughout the UK. The risk to humans remains low and we have not closed the affected sites, but reserves staff at these sites and across our whole reserves network are increasing biosecurity as needed in order to minimise virus spread, and remaining vigilant for dead or sick birds.
If you see a dead bird please avoid physical contact. The Defra hotline (03459 33 55 77) are currently requesting reports of any dead ducks, geese, swans, gulls, or birds of prey. For all other species, please only report if five or more are found in the same place. If in Northern Ireland please report sightings to DAERA on 0300 200 7840.
Two more confirmed cases of the highly contagious H5N8 virus have been ovo reported on RSPB reserves in England and Wales. The wigeon at the Exe Estuary in Devon, and the teal at Conwy in north Wales are both being treated for the virus.
It appears that mute swan, wigeon, greylag geese, white faced geese, Canada geese, pochard, mallard,cormorant, black headed gull, and teal cases have now been confirmed in wild birds at ten sites in the UK. cookie clicker
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