Bird watchers on the Isle of Man recorded sightings of more than 100 bird species during a week-long competition run by Manx BirdLife.

BBC: Isle Of Man bird competition notes 103 species

The chicks were born some time early last week in a special bird box on a restricted part of the reserve.

BBC: New hope for East Yorkshire barn owl population

Within the past week, publicity associated with bird flu in Shanghai and surrounding areas has had a negative impact on KFC sales, the company said.

FORBES: China's Bird Flu A Problem For Yum! Brands, Co Says

It follows last week's "puzzling" behaviour by the bird, who showed all the tell-tale signs of egg laying before completely changing her behaviour.

BBC: 'Oldest' breeding osprey lays 62nd egg at Loch of the Lowes

Bird groups told Indian ministry officials at a two-day meeting this week that meloxicam would be a safe and effective alternative.

BBC: NEWS | Science/Nature | Bird groups hopeful on vultures

One week ago, a 27-year-old woman from eastern China died of bird flu, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

CNN: China records its fourth bird flu death this year

Researchers suggested last week that some people have been infected with H5N1 without developing symptoms, possibly indicating that bird flu is less deadly than feared.

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