Tag: Birds
Fur producers will receive more than 50 million euros in compensation for birds slaughtered due to bird flu
More than 70 fur farms were ordered to slaughter animals after bird flu was detected on their premises. Last year, the state's compensation funds ran out.
Forest Agency: Hunting and fishing crimes increased last year
The police in Eastern Finland are investigating a large poaching ring in which dozens of people are suspected of killing large carnivores and protected birds.
Saving a drowning dog
The incident occurred when Bergthóra was with her father on a traditional dog walk in Thrástarskóg. One of the dogs spotted swans in Sogið. “He is very interested in birds and started running along the shore and eventually fell into the water,” says Bergthóra. The dog couldn't get out of the water on its own,…
Finland dismantles the bird flu infection zone when the epidemic subsides
According to the Food Agency, wild birds no longer pose a risk of infection to poultry and other captive birds.
Rovio pulls violent pro-Israel ad shown to children playing Angry Birds
The message, which appears to come from Israel’s foreign ministry, has appeared in several mobile games popular with young children.
Climate change can be taught to migratory birds: Research
Washington DC [US]September 22 (ANI): Spring is coming earlier as a result of climate change. Migratory birds, on the other hand, do not keep up with these changes and arrive too late at the peak of the food supply when it is time to reproduce. Researchers in Lund, Sweden and the Netherlands discovered that by…
Finnish fur farms infected with bird flu ordered all animals to be slaughtered
“The longer viruses can circulate in mammals, the greater the risk of mutations that can cause infections in humans as well. Mutations that facilitate the transmission of the virus to mammals have so far been detected in the virus genome isolated from animals in six farms. Mutations have been detected in minks, foxes and raccoons,…
Finnair passengers delayed overnight after two separate bird collisions
Two Finnair flights were forced to return to Helsinki Airport on Sunday evening after being hit by flocks of small birds.
YLE: All Finnish fur farms to be inspected over bird flu concern
“We want to make sure that no virus that’s capable of mutating is left brewing.” YLE wrote that the decision to inspect all fur farms was not made due to the situation deteriorating, pointing out that the number of infections detected in fur-bearing animals has levelled off since July. Presently fur farms are inspected on…
Mass deaths from bird flu causing test backlog
The Finnish Food Authority is currently inundated with dead birds and presumes that the mass deaths were caused by avian influenza.
Food Agency on bird flu: Birds kept as pets should be kept indoors
The agency’s recommendations now apply to the entire country.
Finnish bird species: Gulls, crows “fiercely” protect the chicks during the breeding season
Newborn chicks can’t fly until around the beginning of July, which means vulnerable birds can be on the ground when people approach.
Let’s not feed the birds with bread in the summer
Feeding bread to the birds at Lake Tjörnin could turn the chicks into lunch for the seagulls soon. Such sad news can be read in the communiqué of the city of Reykjavík. Lake Tjörnin in central Reykjavík is known for its rich bird life, including ducks, swans and geese. These birds are eagerly watched by…
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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32 lessons in birdsong
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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Free lesson in birdsong
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…