Tag: bird
The address of bird enthusiasts in Sudan: Umdurman bird market
Dozens of birds, including rare species, are bought and sold in the “bird market”, which has become the meeting point of bird enthusiasts in the historical city of Umdurman in…
OM wants thousands of euros from bird shelters in Utrecht and Soest after abuses
Utrecht – The Public Prosecution Service has fined three bird shelters in Utrecht, Soest and Naarden a total of 21,500 euros for abuses. According to the Public Prosecution Service, medical…
Lorraine: new bird flu alert
New cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in swans, found dead on the territory of the municipality of Damvillers (Meuse), confirm a viral circulation in wild birds. Consequently, an…
Deadliest bird flu in 20 years and bird migration is yet to come
What is bird flu? Bird flu is a contagious disease that affects poultry (such as chickens) and wild bird species (such as geese). The bird flu season normally starts around…
Utrecht takes grant for extra bird flu costs
Taking care of sick wild birds is not an official task for governments, but Utrecht chooses to do this anyway. “We think it is important that sick and dead birds…
Listen to the song of this funny bird
Perched at the top of a tree, a strange bird sings. Strong. Very strong. This funny bird is the Three-wattled Araponga. And his singing is one of the most powerful…
Bird flu in Bunschoten-Spakenburg, 150 birds culled
National measures are still in place to prevent the spread of bird flu. For example, there is a ban on visiting the habitats of high-risk birds, unless absolutely necessary. Birds…
How did the dinosaurs disappear?
Dinosaurs are fascinating: some of them were the largest representatives of life on earth. So how could such forces of nature be exterminated? First, it is important to remember that…
Bird droppings at the center of several cases of robbery
– A witness had seen a man approach an elderly lady and claim that she had got bird poo on her clothes. He will then help brush away the poo,…
Bird caused a major power outage in Skåne
Published: Less than 20 minutes ago full screen Most likely, a bird was the culprit in the drama when electricity customers in southeastern Skåne were without power. Stock Photography. Photo:…