Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) - a photo on Flickriver

            September 2022. A sad but necessary image tonight. Another apparent victim of avian Influenza H5N1 (HPAI).

Those who follow my photography will know how much I love watching and photographing these stunning seabirds. It is painful to see them getting washed ashore in this state, knowing there is nothing you can do to help. 

H5N1 is thought to have started in domestic birds, before spreading to wild birds. It is impacting many seabirds, wildfowl and predator species.

Taken on: September 24, 2022

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