SCOTLAND — Live News Officials in Scotland are on high alert as hundreds of dead...

Published: 5:16 am July 16, 2023
Updated: 2:03 am March 9, 2026
New Avian Flu Fears as Dead Birds Wash Up on Scottish Coast – UKNIP

Officials in Scotland are on high alert as hundreds of dead birds have washed up along the country’s coasts, raising concerns about the spread of avian flu. The ongoing threat of the virus has led to the culling of tens of thousands of hens and the implementation of local restrictions.

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Authorities are working diligently to determine the cause of the bird deaths, as reports of infected seabirds continue to grow. While the focus of concern is currently centred around the Aberdeenshire area, NatureScot officials have noted an increasing number of fatalities among various species along the east coast of Scotland.

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