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

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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.

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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

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.

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

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