37 h. ago Gardeners urged to leave pasta on bird tables for this vital reason

It's one of several common and inexpensive foods you can leave out

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37 h. ago What links jellyfish, golden tortoise beetle and sea angel? The Saturday quiz

From Doc, Mirabel and Geppetto to Gaynor, Garland and Gaga, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 What 1883 event is said to be the loudest sound in human history?2 Rikishi take part in which sport?3 What film links Gaynor, Garland and Gaga?4 Who made the “I am prepared to die” speech at the Rivonia trial?5 What term for quiz facts derives from a place where three roads meet?6 Comprising 121 countries, what is the NAM?7 What type of tropical bird is an aracari?8 Which singer’s stage name is based on her old MSN Messenger username?What links: 9 Village opposite Padstow; town between Stoke and Stafford; Colorado college town?10 1964; 1970; 1974; 1979; 1997; 2010; 2024?11 Robert Prevost (14); Gioacchino Pecci (13); Annibale della Genga (12)?12 MLK assassin; 39th president; voice of Vader?13 Thorburn; Doherty; Robertson; Brecel; Zhao?14 Barreleye fish; ghost shrimp; glass frog; golden tortoise beetle; jellyfish; sea angel?15 Mirabel, Encanto; Sadness, Inside Out; Doc, Snow White; ...

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56 h. ago Blackbird crisis: UK residents with gardens urged to take action amid rising Usutu virus cases

The Usutu virus has spread through blackbirds in southern England, with the British Trust for Ornithology asking people to sign up to a survey in a bid to save the bird population

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3 d. ago The Stafford: Devon chef Michael Caines to make London debut with restaurant at top hotel

The chef will oversee a new fine dining concept, replacing the Game Bird

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4 d. ago Major city gripped by serial killer rumors as cops reveal 38 BODIES have been pulled from lake

In less than three years, more than three dozen bodies have been found in the waterway that runs through the center of Austin, Texas. Police insist there is no serial killer on the loose.

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4 d. ago Warning UK 'not prepared' for next major disease outbreak like foot and mouth

The UK is not ready for another outbreak of a major animal disease like foot and mouth or bird flu, experts have warned, as it emerged just 5% of live animal imports are undergoing physical checks

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4 d. ago UK ‘not prepared’ for major animal disease outbreak like foot and mouth or bird flu

Watchdog calls for urgent action after government admits there is a “very high” risk of an outbreak to which it would be unable to respond effectively

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4 d. ago Dire warning for Government as spectre of animal disease looms

A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that the Government is not adequately prepared for the increasing risk of animal diseases, and would struggle to manage a major outbreak.

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4 d. ago Government 'not prepared' for major outbreaks as experts warn threat is increasing

The UK Government not properly prepared for the growing risk of bird flu, bluetongue and African swine fever, a watchdog has warned

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4 d. ago Government would struggle to cope with severe animal disease outbreak – watchdog

Outbreaks such as foot and mouth or bird flu can have major impacts on farming, economic growth, public health and wildlife, the NAO says.

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4 d. ago One of the nation’s largest egg producers has lost 95% of its chickens to bird flu. It could spell price hikes

Hickman’s Egg Ranch has lost 170 million birds since the bird flu epidemic began in 2022

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5 d. ago Bird & Blend’s Matcha Latte Magic Whisk: The ultimate Gen Z kitchen accessory

I’m matcha obsessed and this sleek, simple device has changed my life

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5 d. ago Gardeners told to sprinkle chilli powder in gardens this month

Gardeners are being urged to help birds this month by putting out bird food - and a little-known tip can help to stop squirrels and foxes pinching the food too

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7 d. ago Seagulls maimed by psychos luring birds to their death in 'Hansel and Gretel' executions

A leading bird charity is claiming several seagulls have been deliberately led to their death this year by a deeply sinister trend in a number of Welsh villages

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7 d. ago Bird lovers horrified by maimed seagull 'trend' as remains scattered across roads in North Wales

WARNING: Contains images some people may find distressing

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9 d. ago Tickets Alert: Early bird discounts on Beerfest in the City of London

Tickets Alert: Early bird discounts on Beerfest in the City of London  ianVisits

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1 week ago HHS cancels funding for bird flu vaccine development because of RNA concerns

The Trump administration said the move signals a ‘shift in federal vaccine funding priorities’

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1 week ago Birds were nesting in the Arctic during age of dinosaurs, scientists discover

Minuscule fossils from 73m years ago are oldest evidence yet for birds nesting in polar regionsThe Arctic might evoke images of polar bears and seals, but 73m years ago it was a dinosaur stomping ground. Now fossil hunters say these beasts shared their turf with a host of different birds.Researchers believe their discovery of more than 50 bird fossils from the Prince Creek formation in Alaska is the oldest evidence of birds nesting in polar regions, pushing back the date by more than 25m years. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rare Scottish Golden Eagle spotted as majestic bird seen soaring south to England

Conservationists and environment lovers have something to cheer about as a rare Golden Eagle was spotted in England

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1 week ago Pup patrol: The border collies preventing bird strikes at a busy airport

Hercules and Ned have a very important job

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