The RSPCA said it has had to make the ‘heartbreaking’ decision to close its rescue centres to seabirds due to the risk of bird flu.
It comes as the spread of avian flu is causing concern, with high levels of morbidity and mortality particularly in seabirds around the coast.
Within these zones, restrictions can apply such as keeping the birds indoors or not allowing them to be moved around. A spokesman said: ‘Tragically, bird flu continues to spread at an alarming rate, with seabird populations worst affected.
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