Changes to the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in England: Gamebirds and Catching-up
Following a thorough risk assessment Defra have put in place additional precautionary measures around the movement of caught up gamebirds...
Avian Influenza Update
Please read the following carefully, compliance is imperative. As of Monday 7th November, the following applies: Flying of birds of prey...
Avian Influenza - Field Meetings
Field meetings From 8 November 2022 no gatherings of poultry, galliforme birds or anseriforme birds are permitted. Galliforme birds...
Wild Take - Natural England Consultation
The Hawk Board supports the continuation of the licensing system for falconers and aviculturists to apply for a licenced wild take. We...
AI - Housing Measures
Housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds from #AvianInfluenza are being extended and will be in force across England from...
Clarification on current Avian Influenza restrictions
Where mandatory housing is in force as part of an AIPZ, as is currently the case in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex, a bird of prey...
Hawk Board Election Update
We had 6 applications for the election to become a specialist members of the Hawk Board, and as there are 6 posts this means we do not...
The Hawk Board Election 2022
The Hawk Board election for the 6 specialist members of the Board will take place this year. Those elected will serve for a term of 4...
A further attack on Field Sports in Wales
All hunting activities are threatened in Wales, we must stand with shooters after this latest assault. Be prepared to protest. Dr Gordon...
Avian Influenza in the UK - Updated Guidance 07/12/2021
We are in a deteriorating situation and facing a high increase in reported cases of AI across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and...