Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu Health officials in Washington state report a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first U.S. human case since February The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Fears for elephant seals as bird flu kills half of population in South Atlantic Study estimates 53,000 females have died on South Georgia since 2023, with ‘dramatic impact’ on future of the species The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025
How we’re tracking avian flu’s toll on wildlife across North America Since first being detected in Newfoundland in 2021, a subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI A(H5Nx), has had a dramatic impact on North America. The Conversation · Nov 9, 2025
Canadian federal agency says cull over, all ostriches shot dead at British Columbia farm A Canadian federal agency says it has shot dead all ostriches at a British Columbia farm, fulfilling a 10-month-old cull order over a bird flu outbreak The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Tens of thousands of Christmas dinners at risk due to bird flu outbreak Recent bird flu cases have been confirmed in farms in North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Devon and East Sussex Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025
Fears of Christmas dinner turkey shortage after bird flu warnings A single outbreak of the disease could lead to as many as 10,000 Christmas lunches ‘disappearing’, a farmer has warned The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
The ecological disaster threatening Australian seabirds Thousands of dead seabirds washed up on Australia's coastline two years ago following a marine heatwave and scientists warn history could repeat. AAP · Nov 1, 2025
Bird flu virus has 'everything it takes to trigger a pandemic,' warns WHO virologist "In principle, the H5N1 virus has everything it takes to trigger a pandemic," says virologist Klaus Stöhr in a report. Bird flu is currently spreading in Germany. Euronews · Oct 29, 2025
Thousands of dead cranes litter cherished European birdwatching spot Birds have been seen staggering and then collapsing The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Bird flu's comeback raises fears about readiness The virus is continuing to evolve and spill over to other species. Axios · Oct 27, 2025
Minister downplays risk of bird flu after seal deaths The arrival of the deadly H5 strain in Australia is considered inevitable despite the remoteness of Heard Island, where unusual numbers of seal pups have died AAP · Oct 24, 2025
Fears of deadly flu spread on remote Australian island A highly contagious and deadly strain of bird flu is tipped to eventually find its way to the mainland after suspected cases on a remote Australian island. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
Bird flu is back with a vengeance – and it’s coming for your Thanksgiving turkey The nation’s turkey flock has shrunk to its smallest size in 40 years, raising wholesale prices before the holiday season The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
France raises bird flu alert to highest level after new outbreaks France raised its bird flu alert to the highest level on Wednesday after a rise in new cases in poultry and backyard flocks, triggering stricter biosecurity rules including the confinement of birds. Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2025
Euronews · Oct 21, 2025 France raises bird flu alert to 'high' risk for poultry farms amid rise in cases across Europe The decree triggers additional surveillance and prevention efforts to keep bird flu from spreading.
The Conversation · Oct 15, 2025 How anti-vaccine sentiment helped raise funds and saved the lives of some B.C. ostriches More than 300 ostriches have been threatened with destruction in eastern British Columbia after avian flu was detected in the flock. The birds’ owners have argued this is a case of “unjust governmental overreach.”
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025 Experts predict egg prices will only increase — here’s why The culling of millions of birds are pushing egg prices higher. Experts warn there’s no end in sight
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 71,000 chickens to be culled following outbreak of bird flu A bird fly outbreak has been confirmed at a farm in northern Holland
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025 Endangered whooping crane dies of avian flu at Wisconsin wildlife refuge An endangered whooping crane the International Crane Foundation was planning to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall has died of avian flu
The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2025 Canada: order to cull over 400 ostriches sparks protests and death threats Activists and Trump supporters protest at Universal Ostrich Farms even after 69 birds succumbed to flu-like illness
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025 Bird flu-surviving gannets continue to breed but birth rate down, study finds Researchers believe key reasons include birds struggling to find new partners after their previous ones were killed in the 2021-23 disease outbreak.
Euronews · Sep 24, 2025 EU restores Brazilian poultry imports after avian flu outbreak closed the market The European Union has reopened its market to Brazilian poultry, months after an avian flu outbreak disrupted the country’s exports.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Scientists to research bird flu on Antarctic islands Australian researchers will set sail to study if bird flu has reached remote Antarctic islands as part of the largest expedition to the region in 20 years.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 FDA warning over raw pet food after cat euthanized with bird flu Certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats were contaminated with the H5N1 virus
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025 Saving the world’s fattest parrot: can we vaccinate our rarest species before bird flu gets to them? Trial in only continent untouched by avian flu suggests jabs will be key to survival as migration season approaches