Swans are the largest members of the waterfowl family. High 47 Megapixel Resolution A spate of dying swans have been reported across the UK, suspected to be caused by the H5N8 avian influenza strain brought in by migrating wild birds. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed an H5N8 outbreak at a turkey fattening premises near Northallerton on November 28. Outbreaks are already confirmed among captive birds in other parts of the UK raising fears that poultry might be wiped out this winter.

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Location: England
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Keywords: avian, bird, birds, lake, nature, swan, wildlife