Bird flu case confirmed in South Mainland
Bird flu has been found in the South Mainland – sparking a call for help in monitoring the spread of the disease.
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Dramatic drop in bonxie numbers
The great skua has seen a significant drop in its breeding population, with the Hermaness Nature reserve alone seeing a worrying 90 per cent fall.
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Bird flu found in Shetland otter
The avian flu outbreak which has devastated seabird populations has spread to otters, it has been confirmed.
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Bird flu depletes bonxie numbers but Hermaness has record tourist season
Bonxies have fallen by 78 per cent at Noss nature reserve, NatureScot has said, after bird flu decimated the breeding population. The government agency said…
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Mousa next island closed to public due to bird flu
Mousa has been closed to the public for the remainder of the 2022 season in response to ongoing bird flu concerns.
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Wishart: Bird Flu strategy must be put in place
Beatrice Wishart has questioned the government on its strategy to tackle Avian Flu in wild bird and seabird populations. She seeks answers to ensure that…
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NatureScot ‘extremely concerned’ as more birds found dead in Foula
A NatureScot adviser based in Shetland has said he is “extremely concerned” about the impact of bird flu on the isles seabird population. The Foula…
READ FULL STORYVideo shows suspected cases of bird flu
Concerns have been raised about suspected cases of bird flu in the isles. This video was shared to the Nature in Shetland Photo Group on…
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Lockdown for birds is back
Another “lockdown” for birds is due to get under way on Monday. New housing measures are being brought in to protect poultry and captive birds….
READ FULL STORYSecurity measures against bird flu to end this weekend
Enhanced biosecurity measures that helped protect against bird flu are due to end this weekend. Chief veterinary officers are urging poultry keepers to remain vigilant…
READ FULL STORYLockdown for birds to be lifted
A long-running bird flu “lockdown” is set to be lifted at the end of this month. Chief veterinary officers say compulsory housing measures for poultry…
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