The RSPB update here has helpful information and advice for birdwatchers on Avian Flu, which you may find helpful if you encounter dead birds.
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Avian Flu
Recent News
- 16 Sep 2026
A Walk Around Ardingly Reservoir, with Sand Martins, House Martins, and Spotted Flycatchers
Read more →About 25 members gathered for a Sunday morning stroll around Ardingly Reservoir, a 5km walk that included a detour over the River Cuckmere. The weather forecast indicated wet periods, but the precipitation was minimal for a short period. The event was led by Mark Wright who recorded 34 species, the full list of which can […]
- 14 Sep 2026
Kittiwake Colony Abandons Seaford Site During Summer Heatwave
Read more →The colony of Kittiwakes nesting at Seaford abandoned their nests during the June heatwave this summer, with the population present in mid-June vacating before the first of July. We hope to see the Kittiwakes return in future years, though rising summer temperatures might not bode well for the colony. Colony history Kittiwakes are a Red-listed […]