Tag: Birds
A very prolific pair of oystercatchers
Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus), birds with distinctive long red beaks, typically lay two to four eggs. It was a big surprise for brothers Markús and Jason Ívarsson when they found an oystercatcher nest with five eggs on Markús’ farm in Flóahreppur. The oystercatcher is one of the largest breeding waterbirds in Iceland. It is a noisy […]
WSJ: Gaming giant Sega buys Angry Birds company
The Japanese video game giant Sega may complete the purchase of Rovio at the beginning of next week, reports the Wall Street Journal.
A new species of tick in Iceland
A new species of tick has been identified in wild birds in Iceland. This species is known to have caused bird deaths on poultry farms in the United States. A few weeks ago, the experiment station of the University of Iceland in Keldum received a bird carcass for research, which contained a large number of […]
A new species of tick in Iceland
A new species of tick has been identified in wild birds in Iceland. This species is known to have caused bird deaths on poultry farms in the United States. A few weeks ago, the experiment station of the University of Iceland in Keldum received a bird carcass for research, which contained a large number of […]
The first puffins of the year have arrived at Grímsey
On April 9, the first puffins of the year were sighted on Grímsey. Grímsey Island has steep sea cliffs on most sides, which are good nesting grounds for many seabirds. Halla Ingólfsdóttir, director of Arctic Trip, a tour company that specializes in birdwatching trips to Grímsey, told RÚV: “They are starting to settle and nest. […]
BirdLife: Spring migration on hold due to snow and cold
Last week, thousands of migratory birds were seen flying south from the coast of Finland due to the cold and snow, says BirdLife Finland’s bird association.
Leashes are required for dogs on the beach from April to September
You will hardly see any dog without a leash on the Danish beaches this summer. According to the Nature Protection Act, all dogs must be kept on a leash between 1 April and 30 September – and this is mostly out of respect for birds. “It is important to take into account the breeding birds […]
Thursday’s papers: Behind the scenes of the NATO bid, a retrospective of Covid, the birds are gone
Ilta-Sanomat tells its readers that Turkey’s expected approval of Finland’s NATO membership follows increased pressure from the USA.
When do puffins arrive in Iceland?
The Atlantic puffin (lundi in Icelandic) is the national symbol of Iceland, and many tourists and Icelanders flock to the cliffs to observe these brightly colored seabirds. Puffins spend most of their lives at sea and are only really in Iceland for a relatively short time to nest and breed. They arrive in Iceland in […]
Young polar bear electrocuted in Copenhagen Zoo
A sad anniversaryBertelsen said the accident has prompted the zoo to take a hard look at cable installations in its bear enclosures to avoid a similar situation developing in the future. The bear’s untimely death means that the polar bear population at the zoo is reduced to three – all of whom are females. The […]
THL: Low risk of avian influenza infecting humans
Bird flu has spread among wild birds in Finland in recent years.
The first stork of the year settles in Denmark
Impact of climate changePreviously, it was common for the first stork of the year to return to Denmark in mid-March, but climate change has led to the large birds returning earlier these days. “The storks we see now are individuals from south-west Europe that migrate north as soon as the weather permits and the wind […]
Angry Birds maker Rovio is considering a takeover offer
Israel-based digital entertainment company Playtika offered to buy Rovio for 9.05 euros per share last month.
Finnish game company Rovio confirms Playtika’s 750 million euro purchase offer
The creator of Angry Birds said the government will evaluate the 750 million euro offer and decide how to proceed.
The birdsong is getting louder: Why an increasing number are making Denmark their home due to climate change
Several bird species are finding their way from southern Europe to Denmark due to the warming climate. Meanwhile, other species are increasing their presence due to reduced emissions and improved air quality. From Spain to France to DenmarkThe latest climate-related example is the black ibis. Talking to TV2tells Knud Flensted from the Danish Ornithological Society […]
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Part 2/2: The Bird Singing Night 2022
Two minutes after midnight, the eight-hour live broadcast starts – a special program from the Naturmorgon editorial staff. Reporters and bird experts follow how the birds wake up from north to south. The hosts Mats Ottosson and Jenny Berntson Djurvall holds together this mastodon broadcast from an outdoor studio in Osaby in Småland. The five […]
Part 1/2: The Bird Singing Night 2022
Two minutes after midnight, the eight-hour live broadcast starts – a special program from the Naturmorgon editorial staff. Reporters and bird experts follow how the birds wake up from north to south. The hosts Mats Ottosson and Jenny Berntson Djurvall holds together this mastodon broadcast from an outdoor studio in Osaby in Småland. The five […]
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Watch: Yle Areena starts a live broadcast of the chicks
As Easter approaches, Yle Areena has launched a live broadcast featuring five boys. The little-haired creatures are located in the Sea Life Aquarium in Helsinki, and the creek that follows their daily life can be seen from Wednesday morning until midnight on Good Friday. The stream can be viewed from the video at the top […]
Week ‘Six’ moves with the times: Birds and the bees joined after consent
Week six is upon us… or Week Six, as they say in the Danish primary and lower secondary schools with a knowing wink. It can not be a coincidence that Sex & Society just this week has chosen to take over the curriculum with its annual focus on sex education. Danish school children are therefore […]
Hundreds of dead birds on the beaches of the East Fjords
As reported by Morgunblaðið, many seabirds have recently been found dead on the beaches of the eastern fjords. Yesterday, staff from the East Iceland Life Research Center inspected the beaches from Berufjörður Fjord to Reyðarfjörður. They found 273 dead birds – mostly common auks, guillemots and ice traces. “Most of the birds were dry and […]
New Year’s most chickens: Danish turkeys survive Christmas, but then succumb to the eradication of bird flu
Talk about accidents. Every year, turkeys fear Thanksgiving and the duality of Christmas, and relatively few worldwide survive unscathed until December 26th. In Denmark, however, the odds are much better, as most people prefer duck or pork as Christmas dinner. But for 36,000 turkeys on a large farm on Lolland, Christmas came later than usual […]
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Wittenberg-Birnamwood basketball for girls beats Marathon on the road, Iola-Scandinavia beats Pacelli
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Wittenberg-Birnamwood won a big non-conference win over Marathon on the road while Iola-Scandinavia beat Pacelli in the Sentry Classic in the highlights on 28 December. Allison Wokatsch’s leading goal scorer in the Marathon lost 14 points, but Wittenberg was able to overcome a disadvantage at half time and win 39-33. At […]
Vegan "chicken lover" protests the launch of KFC in Finland
The launch of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Finland was disrupted on Thursday when a man calling himself Benjamin announced that he was a “chicken lover” who was present to protest the company’s animal rights. KFC had promised to offer the first queue at the new outlet for free chicken for a year. Helsingin sanomat […]
The birds’ song is getting quieter and quieter
As early as the 1960s, biologist Rachel Carson warned in her book “Silent Spring” that bird song was about to disappear. Now there is a new study that shows that her worries have become a reality. The birdsong has become quieter in the last 25 years according to the researchers. What does this depend on […]
Releasing cats without a leash will be banned in Akureyri
Free release of cats will be banned in Akureyri from January 1, 2025. This proposal was approved yesterday by the majority of the city council. Disputes have arisen over this, but no party majority or minority is active in the municipality as all parties work together in the city council. Hildur Jana Gísladóttir, Samfylking representative, […]
Newt snap won the Finnish Nature Picture of the Year award
The underwater image, taken from a smooth water image, has been chosen as Finland’s nature image for 2021. According to the award committee, the image gave a unique insight into the exotic habitat of the watery, saying that the amphibian seems to be floating in space. "The landscape on the other side of the water […]
Make the perfect feed for garden birds
Therefore, advice number one is that you should be in control of the hygiene around the feeding area. Lay the feed at a distance so that the birds eat at a distance. And alcohol or pour over the platform with boiling water once in a while. – A species that is greenery has declined in […]
Wild birds in the Wadden Sea have been infected with bird flu
– We do it because bird flu makes the wild birds a threat to the health of domestic poultry, it sounds. In the recent period, cases of the highly contagious bird flu have also been reported in both Israel and Russia, the agency writes. The Danish Veterinary Consortium is currently investigating whether it is the […]
Tales of birds – an event for children
Gib, Gib, Gosh! Join our flock of migratory birds and listen to a story full of adventures! The Kópavogur Museum of Natural History (Hamraborg 6a) will host a multilingual event for children and parents (held in Icelandic, Polish, English and Avian). – ADVERTISEMENT – The author Ewa Marcinek and a theater artist Nanna Gunnars invite […]
Scott Parel shoots 7-under to lead the SAS Championship
Triple Champions Tour winner Scott Parel put together a row of three straight birds and added another four on the back nine to take a one-lead after a round at the SAS Championship in Cary, NC Parel averaged 296.5 yards per unit (good for seventh in the field) to finish at 7-under 65. “I drove […]
Brush taps in decline – screaming eagles in progress
The study is the new red list for European birds. Red lists are lists of which animal species are endangered and to what extent. 35 bird species found in Denmark are on the list. – We are in a natural crisis, where thousands of animal, plant and fungal species are in danger of extinction. This […]
Deer is saddened by Løkke: He will hurt us
– It is quite extraordinary in political history that a former chairman resigns from the party and wants to form his own – and wants to harm the Liberal Party, says Claus Hjort Frederiksen (V). Question: What do you mean by injury? They (Løkke and Inger Støjberg, eds.) Will harm the Liberal Party by taking […]
Rare visitors in Iceland
It’s time of the year when birdwatchers and photographers keep their eyes peeled. This is because unusual birds appear on their migratory routes in Iceland. About 75 species of birds nest regularly on the island, but more than 400 species have been spotted here since the records were kept. Most of them are migrating birds […]
Rare visitors in Iceland
It’s time of the year when birdwatchers and photographers keep their eyes peeled. This is because unusual birds appear on their migratory routes in Iceland. About 75 species of birds nest regularly on the island, but more than 400 species have been spotted here since the records were kept. Most of them are migrating birds […]
Attract the family to an experience in the autumn
– As a nature guide, I am often asked about my favorite season, and it is actually autumn. Here you get the biggest sensory bombardment, and it’s a really good season to go out with the family, she says. An obvious activity is to focus on the micro-life of the forest, which is busy fetching […]
Three surprising tips keep your brain healthy
– Limiting one’s alcohol intake or solving sudoku does not have as great an effect on brain health as many believe. There are other things that mean even more. Some of them have also gotten behind me, he says. At the top of the list is, for example, hearing. Gradually losing hearing increases the risk […]
New window fly species were found in Finland
A new species of fly, called Scenopinus jerei, has been found in Finland. The species is a slender, 4- to 5-millimeter window fly with a black-and-white halter that is the balancing organ of a two-winged fly. The fly species is probably a forgotten boreal forest expert who lives in the nests of birds nesting in […]
Studies show that global warming is causing animals to change
Climate change is not just a human problem, animals must also adapt to it. Bird researcher Sara Ryding A study from Deakin University in Australia said: “Often when climate change is discussed in the mainstream media, people ask‘ can people win this? “or” what technology can solve this? “.” “It’s high time to recognize that […]
Researchers doubt the effect of measures in blue climate action
The other calls it birds on the roof and totally unrealistic to put mussels to pick up nitrogen from Danish fjords to the extent planned. In the proposal, the parties propose that 100,000 hectares of lowland soil and marginal areas be set aside by 2027. Jørgen E. Olesen, who is head of department at the […]
U.S. authorities suspect Angry Birds maker of violating children’s privacy
The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the State of New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the very popular Angry Birds game maker Rovio, accusing a Finnish company "commercially exploitative" children. The lawsuit alleges that the company "consciously collects personal information" from children under the age of 13 and sells this information to third-party marketing companies, […]
Cloudburst: Decorate the garden so that it does not sail
But it can be difficult for the garden to keep up with large amounts of water. And therefore there may be reason to help it a little along the way. This is what Hans Sørensen, who is a landscape gardener and owner of Din Gartner and the nursery Dit Havecenter, says. – If half of […]
Anna Nordqvist wins at Carnoustie for third career major
Anna Nordqvist in Sweden shorted a 3-under 69 on Sunday to win the AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland and take her third career major title. Nordqvist put a pressure on par-putt on the 18th hole to finish 12-under 276 and win his first event in 1435 days. That victory 2017 came […]
Anna Nordqvist, Nanna Koerstz Madsen on top of the AIG Women’s Open
Anna Nordqvist in Sweden shorted a 7-under-par 65 on Saturday to pull a share of the lead into the final round of the AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland. Nordqvist, who is looking for his third big win, recorded seven birds without a boggy to go to 9-under 207 for the tournament. […]
Angry Birds developer Rovio’s second-quarter profits down 50% from a year earlier
The Finnish mobile gaming agency Rovio reports that its adjusted operating profit in the second quarter was EUR 6.2 million, compared to EUR 13.8 million last year. Like the mobile gaming industry in general, the company’s second-quarter 2020 profits were reinforced by the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic. Rovio’s net sales in April-June remained stable […]
The Flatey Nature Reserve will double its size
Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister for Environment and Natural Resources, signed a letter yesterday to expand the Flatey nature reserve. The main goal of this project is to protect the unique and diverse ecosystem and habitats of birds, in particular the breeding sites of rare species such as the Sharkfin, Arctic Tern and Puffin, the government’s […]
Nelly Korda shoots 10-under lead for lead in Meijer LPGA Classic
Nelly Korda fired a 10-under-62 to take control of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids, Mich., On Saturday, riding on the low lap for a three-shot lead over Ireland’s Leona Maguire and finishing 20-under par. Korda used 11 birds and a lone bogey on the Par3 11th hole to break out of the pack […]
Unique archaeological find in Iceland
According to Morgunblaðið, an archaeological discovery was made last Friday in the Skaftafellssýsla district in southern Iceland, which is considered to be one of the most important in the area. On that day, Jónas Erlendsson, a farmer from Fagridalur, dug a large chunk of basalt, hewn it to look like a boat. This stone weighs […]
Låsby Market is open for the last time – closes in two weeks
For 31 years, Det Blå Marked – today Låsby Marked – has attracted customers who want to buy and shopkeepers who want to make a good deal. But the era will end soon. On 27 June, the large hall opens its doors for the last time to what they call Denmark’s oldest permanent indoor flea […]
The shadowy sides of life fascinate Ramsland
It was not a concern he could share with his parents. But when he dived into Kirkegaard’s universe with the evil Orla, he felt recognized. Since then, Morten Ramsland has tried to give his own readers the same experience. By tackling themes that can be painful and difficult to talk about, he will make readers […]
The puffin island in Reykjavik is under protection
Ten thousand pairs of seabirds breed on the island of Lundey on the northern coast of Reykjavik. The island was declared a protected area by Iceland’s Minister of Environment Guðmundur Inga Guðbrandsson yesterday. The name Lundey comes from the puffins as they are one of the main species that breed there. In addition, on this […]
Sick birds are quarantined – keep an eye on parrot disease
Bedsted Dyrehandel, which is located near Thy, has had to quarantine its birds after ornithosis – also known as parrot disease – was found among the flock. The animal trade has received this order from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, which in a press release informs about the cases of parrot disease. The first […]
Bird Singing Night Part 1
The bird song night is an eight-hour special program from Naturmorgonredaktionen. The program is broadcast this year on the night between Friday and Saturday and thus includes Naturmorgon’s regular broadcast time. It’s the birds which determines what happens during the night in this live broadcast. But we think that right from the start at midnight […]
How genomics decisions save species
Washington [US], June 6 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Norwich and Lund have shown that harmful mutations found in DNA play an important but still neglected role in conservation and translocation programs for endangered species. “Many species are threatened with extinction, both locally and globally. For example, we have lost about ten vertebrate […]
The birds’ gps is still a mystery
One has to ask oneself how in the world birds find their way. Overall, there are three theories. Namely that the birds use the sense of sight, a magnetic sense or the sense of smell. Or maybe a combination. – All schools will say they have the answer. But when a study comes out that […]
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Bird flu is returning: Chickens must be shut out again
The risk of bird flu is now so low that from Saturday, chicken farmers will again have to let the chickens out into the backyard in the open air. This is stated by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration in a press release. For seven months, both hobby poultry and poultry from commercial herds have […]
In just a few years, hunters have tripled the number of slaughtered raccoon dogs
In the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, special consultant Mariann Chriel assesses that the animal may be on the verge of extinction. The message has otherwise previously been that the fight against the raccoon dog was more or less lost. – It’s a success story. In many local areas it has gone so well that the […]
Three out of five stork eggs hatched on Friday in Smedager
During Friday, three new stork cubs were born in Smedager in Southern Jutland. It is the stork pair consisting of the male Clyde and an unnamed female from Germany who have had the first three out of five young hatched. This is stated in an update on Storkene.dk’s Facebook page. The first youngster hatched early […]
Right now
For several years, there has been a shortage of voles and lemmings, which are the basic food for birds of prey and predators. But new forecasts indicate that it is about to turn around this year. An increased supply of mountain lemming, gray siding and voles can benefit more predators that live on the rodents, […]
Bird flu worse than ever in Sweden
The Swedish bird breeding industry has been hit hard by bird flu this winter. In total, just over 2.4 million birds have been killed in Sweden since last autumn. “This is the most difficult season we have ever had,” says the Swedish Board of Agriculture’s chief veterinarian Håkan Henriksson.
Lake renovation attracts past bird species to Växjö
The renovation of Växjösjön leaves traces in bird life, among other things, the coot is back as a breeding bird after decades of absence. “They came back last year and seem to thrive here now,” says Thomas Hultquist, Småland’s ornithological association. But the fact that the lakes are back to a more natural status also […]
19,000 poultry on herd with bird flu are killed
A new outbreak of the contagious bird flu H5N8 has affected a poultry herd, and 19,000 ducks and geese must therefore be killed. This is stated by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration in a press release. The bird flu has affected various herds over the past five months, and according to a deputy head […]
The pandemic cut ten percent of Danes’ gaming consumption
Center Manager at the Center for Gambling Michael Bay Jørsel is not surprised. The pandemic’s shutdowns of major sporting events have had a major effect on the Danes’ desire to gamble. – No commercials, no ball on the turf, no draft beer, no cheerful songs. Everything was just shut down, he says. Michael Bay Jørsel […]
Eiders span legs for green conversion
Shortly before Easter, the Ministry of the Environment confirmed that Smålandsfarvandet was one of the areas that the government had designated for nature protection, and the designation is sent for consultation. European Energy CEO Knud Erik Andersen calls the Ministry of the Environment’s actions “unfortunate”. – Our offshore wind farm covers only two percent of […]
Pesticides have become more toxic to bees and dragonflies
Chemical pesticides used in agriculture have become twice as toxic to bees and other important pollinators, between 2005 and 2015. Also for aquatic insects, the toxicity has increased sharply. It shows a study done in the United States and published in the journal Science. Mikaela Gönczi is the director of the Center for Chemical Pesticides […]
Residence bans on Christiania last over Easter
The residence ban on part of Christiania has been extended to last over Easter. This is stated by the Copenhagen Police, who justify the ban on the grounds that it is necessary to prevent the spread of infection with coronavirus. The ban, which applies to Pusher Street and the Green Light District, has now been […]
Residence ban on Christiania extended
The residence ban on part of Christiania has been extended to last over Easter. This is stated by the Copenhagen Police, who justify the ban on the grounds that it is necessary to prevent the spread of infection with coronavirus. The ban, which applies to Pusher Street and the Green Light District, has now been […]
One seedling makes spring
As in Poland, everyone is waiting for storks that herald spring, in Iceland the role of a harbinger of spring is the golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria), Heiðlóa in Icelandic, popularly known as lóa – and this name is also known to most of the Polish-speaking inhabitants of the country. The famous song tells about the […]
The government will protect sea areas with fishing bans
– Life in the sea is under pressure. That is why we need more protected areas at sea, and that is why we are now taking a really big step, where we are ensuring that approximately 30 percent of Denmark’s sea area is protected, she says. At present, approximately 19 percent of Denmark’s sea area […]
The enchanting whistling folk singer
Roger Whittaker, who turns 85 on Monday 22 March, was born in Kenya to British parents. – My mother was a teacher and my father was a successful businessman. After a motorcycle accident, he was told that he had to find a hot and dry climate to recover in – so that’s why I grew […]
FACTS: How to keep chickens safe from bird flu
Hobby breeders account for about half of the infected herds. This makes the agency emphasize that these breeders also have a responsibility to prevent infection. Read about the precautions here. * All birds and poultry must be fenced. * If the enclosure is larger than 40 square meters, it must also be covered with either […]
Avian influenza has led to the killing of 100,000 chickens and ducks
As recently as Wednesday evening, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration stated that infection had been found in 27,600 turkeys in West Zealand and in 2,200 gray ducks in Langeland. – This is the worst outbreak of bird flu we have ever had in Denmark. It is large and comprehensive, says Tim Petersen, deputy head […]
To date, the largest outbreak of bird flu in Sweden
There is an outbreak of bird flu in Sweden, which is the largest so far in Sweden. The current outbreak, however, seems to be primarily a danger to birds, and not humans. “These are viruses where there are occasional reports of people picking it up, but there are no reports of people becoming ill,” says […]
Sun blacks are early in the morning
Spring equals birdsong. The day gets longer, the weather gets warmer, and the twitter soon fills the ear canals from morning to evening. One of the ones you get to hear the most is the sunflower. Actually be…
Birds killed – carried on bird flu
A poultry herd in Kungsbacka has been infected with bird flu of the H5N8 type. The disease is highly contagious to birds and causes great suffering, but it does not affect humans. According to the county administrative board, the birds have been killed, decontamination of the buildings has also started.
31 swans have been found dead along the North Jutland beach
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration believes that it is too early to say anything about the cause of death. This is what veterinarian in the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration Flemming Kure Marker says to TV2. The dead birds are collected so that they can be sent for examination to the agency. During the […]
31 swans have been found dead along the beach
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration believes that it is too early to say anything about the cause of death. This is what veterinarian in the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration Flemming Kure Marker says to TV2. The dead birds are collected so that they can be sent for examination to the agency. During the […]
Nelly Korda takes a narrow lead on the Gainbridge LPGA
Florida Nelly Korda stayed steady with her second round in a row at 4 under 68 to take a lead after a shot after round 3 at the Gainbridge LPGA in Orlando. Korda, who stands at 13-under 203, has a slight advantage over Thai Patty Tavatanakit, who fired a 66 on Saturday at Lake NonaGolf […]
Poultry on Bornholm affected by contagious bird flu
A hobby herd with chickens and ducks near Østermarie on Bornholm is affected by the bird flu H5N8. This is announced by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. To prevent the infection from spreading, the herd, which consisted of 20 chickens and 3 musk ducks, was killed on Friday. Nevertheless, poultry herds in the area […]
A floating nest for divers
There are plans to install a floating nest or platform on Lake Vantsdalsvatn, in the Vatnsfjörður Nature Reserve, in the south of the Westfjords. This will make this area a better nesting site for divers. Branches will be attached to the platform to make it more attractive to these birds. Glacier Throw, Gavia immer / […]
Oil spills close Israeli beaches
Extensive oil spills off the coast of Israel have affected animals and plant life along many of the country’s beaches. Turtles, fish and birds have been caught in black, sticky oil and thousands of volunteers are trying to clean up the beaches from the spill, which is described as the worst so far to hit […]
5 BAD Russian brands
These are signs of death, poverty and general misfortune that are known in Russian culture. Beware! These superstitions may seem like a thing in the distant past. But there are still many people in Russia, even the younger ones, who follow them. To cross his path: black cat, priest A Russian illusionist Alan Chumak pauses […]
18,000 animals must be killed – bird flu in Skåne
Bird flu at a hatching egg facility in Skåne – now 18,000 animals must be killed, following a decision by the Swedish Board of Agriculture. It is a test result from the Swedish Veterinary Institute that has found that infection is present in two of the facility’s twelve houses. The virus is highly contagious between […]
9000 poultry are killed after finding bird flu near Viborg
Bird flu has been found in a feathered game herd at Løvel north of Viborg. Therefore, the farm’s herd of about 9000 poultry must be killed. This is stated by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration in a press release. In the autumn, there were two outbreaks of bird flu among agriculture in Denmark. The […]
Therefore, the birds start singing as early as December
This year’s mild winter offers some early signs of spring. A blackbird that has been around since the beginning of December sings evenings and nights through outside the window. Sure, it’s beautiful, but what does it really mean when the birds sing already in December? Per Alström is a professor of ornithology at Uppsala University […]
Here you can hear the song of 300 birds
On the species database’s site Artfakta, you can now hear how virtually all of the around 300 Swedish bird species sound. The aim is for people to be able to learn more about birds by listening to the sounds that have been recorded for several years. “Discover the joy of listening to birds”, says the […]
Successful golden eagle nests two years in a row
Our large birds of prey fight in the years when there are no sorrel corpses – as this year. Still, the golden eagle pair have succeeded with their nests as they seem to have changed their diet somewhat and found hares and forest birds to feed 41 young in the county, almost as many as […]
Karin about the robot cat: Feels like you have a friend
The municipality of Nynäshamn has bought a number of robot cats, robot dogs and robot birds for the municipality’s nursing homes. The robot animals should be company to the residents and positive results have already been seen. “I think it feels like you have a friend, you do not get alone”, says Karin Reimers who […]
“Greta” and “Charter” can win the Golden Bug
“Charter”, “Orca” and “Spring Uje spring” as well as the documentaries “Greta” and “Scheme birds” can win a Golden Bug for best film. Nominated for best female lead is Ane Dahl Torp, as Alice in “Charter”. Irma von Platen for the role in “Inland” and Josefine Neldén and Josefine Stofkoper as the mother and daughter […]
The bird flu is spreading in the wild
With recent finds of two dead swans on Bornholm and a dead greylag goose at Næstved, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has now registered 79 wild birds that have died after being infected with serious bird flu. To you…
Ace helps lift Olson to lead at the US Women’s Open
A hole-in-one helped Amy Olson to the first round of the US Women’s Open in Houston. Olson shot a 4-under-par 67 on Thursday at Champions Golf Club for a one-lead over Japan’s Hinako Shibuno, Thai Moriya Jutanugarn and Korea’s A Lim Kim. Seven players are tied in tie for fifth place in 2 under including […]
700 poultry must be killed after an outbreak of bird flu
About 700 poultry in a hobby herd at Jelling are to be killed later in the week, The animals have been affected by the contagious bird flu H5N8. It writes the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration in a press release. The outbreak comes in the wake of the fact that bird flu has been found […]
Get wildlife in the garden without attracting rats
If you need to look others than your spouse in the eye, you can relatively easily create a rich wildlife out the window, which can help break the duality. – Especially birds, there are many who have forn…
England’s Hull takes an early lead at Texas LPGA events
England Charley Hull shot a three-under-68 for his first 18-hole lead in four years and a one-pillow after the opening round of the Volunteers of America Classic tournament on Thursday. Under severe cold conditions, Hull rolled four birds into a six-hole course that began at No. 2 on the Old American Golf Club course in […]
Avian influenza occurs among wild birds
Bird flu has been detected in wild birds in Sweden, according to the Swedish Veterinary Institute. The infection has been found in a white-cheeked goose and a peregrine falcon, in Lund municipality. According to SVA, H5N8 infection is probably relatively widespread in wild birds in Sweden’s coastal areas.
From Iceland – Wants to allow farmers to shoot swans at their land
A parliamentary resolution has been tabled enabling farmers to kill swans on their land and hunt geese outside the normal hunting season to protect their farms. RUV reports. The proposal, which was written by the chairman of the Progressive Party and two party members, says that the Minister for the Environment should prepare a permit […]
Bird flu detected in Skåne – the infected birds are killed
Bird flu has been discovered in a turkey herd in Skåne. The infected birds will now be killed and the facility cleaned up. The farm has been quarantined and no animals or animal products may leave the farm. Animal owners across the country are now being urged to pay extra attention to, among other things, […]
