Avian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle Espie
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- First on desk · 10/17/2026, 10:00:32 AMAvian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle EspieOriginal link
- Update · 10/17/2026, 10:00:32 AMAvian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle EspieOriginal link
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Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.
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