There has been no evidence so far that the A(H5N1) influenza strain can spread from human to human. “While avian influenza is ...

The person, who had symptoms, is currently well and has been admitted to a High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) unit, ...

Once considered a "very rare" bird, red kites are now spotted over the UK, thanks to a successful reintroduction. The Wildlife Trust said that red kites were once considered a threat to game birds and ...

“The very secretive Bittern made an appearance ... According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), bitterns are considered rare, with just 228 males counted in the U.K ...

"While avian influenza is highly contagious in birds, this is a very rare event and is very specific to the circumstances on this premises," said UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss.

"We feel privileged to have them, especially as they are so easy to observe at close quarters when on the bird feeders or hopping around the garden." Despite this, the hawfinch remains a very rare ...

A rare and elusive bird was recently spotted in the Channel ... by wildlife photographer John Ovenden. “The very secretive Bittern made an appearance at the Wetland Center yesterday,” Ovenden ...