Science on the Solway - how geese are helping us better understand avian flu

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Join us as we travel to the Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway to meet staff from NatureScot's wildlife management team - Jenny Park, Rae McKenzie and Alastair MacGugan.
The team talk us through their vital research into the highly pathogenic avian influenza – or avian flu as it's more commonly known – and the impact it's having on the thousands of barnacle geese that migrate to the Solway Firth each winter from their Arctic breeding grounds.
In this episode, you'll learn about the collaborative research efforts underway and how cutting-edge science is helping us better understand bird responses to avian flu. You'll also discover the importance of this work for wildlife conservation and how it contributes to our wider understanding of disease management in wild bird populations.
More Information:

Scottish Government avian influenza updates

NatureScot avian influenza (bird flu) guidance

Bird flu (avian influenza): how to spot and report it in poultry or other captive birds

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1. Introduction to Avian Flu Research (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Avian Flu Symptoms (00:05:38)

3. Monitoring Barnacle Geese Population (00:09:45)

4. Catching Birds for Testing (00:14:20)

5. Witnessing Avian Flu Outbreaks (00:18:45)

6. Building Scientific Understanding (00:22:10)