BBCNEWS Newsday June 4, 2024 00:24:00
On the cliffs how the virus sweeps through the colony. in recent weeks, bird flu has hit colonies like the isle of may and bass rock, just a few miles offshore in scotland. now its spread to the birds off the coast of northumberland, with confirmed cases on coquet island, and a suspected outbreak on the farnes. wardens and bird watchers have recorded distressing videos of affected species. 0n coquet island, they wear protective suits to pick up the dead. we need to think about a better co—ordinated carcass disposal, in essence, because we're very concerned about bird to bird transmission. th...