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Avian Influenza – December Update

Posted on 7 December 2020 by SERA

Avian influenza (bird flu): Latest situation – GOV.UK a recent update sent to Hawk Board from APHA: Dear Dr Mellor, Thank you for your email dated 04/12/2020 The implications of the housing measure on working birds of prey. If not … Continue reading →

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IAF November 2020 eBulletin

Posted on 7 December 2020 by SERA

International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey

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Avian Influenza – Hawk Board Update November 2020

Posted on 18 November 2020 by SERA

SERA position mirrors the HB – we must all be sensible and also mindful of any public perception of our behaviour! – Alan. Avian Influenza Under the current AI restrictions, we believe that falconers should assess carefully their own circumstances when … Continue reading →

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Falconry and Running!!

Posted on 13 November 2020 by SERA

It has been a few weeks since I posted an update and lots has gone on and Odin has progress well on his flying anf fitness. I am lucky I can fly him every day weather permitting. He has learnt … Continue reading →

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Avian Influenza – November 2020

Posted on 13 November 2020 by SERA

Dr Gordon Mellor message to Hawk Board: Dear all,Can’t get a straight answer from any DEFRA, APHA, or Scottish helpdesk and no official is available to speak to me – falconry is not specifically addressed in the restrictions although travel … Continue reading →

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Publication of new Defra general licence for the control of wild birds

Posted on 13 November 2020 by SERA

Dear Stakeholder, Earlier this year we committed to sharing the new general licences for the lethal control of wild birds as early as possible to give you as much time as possible to familiarise yourselves with them before they take … Continue reading →

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CITES Survey

Posted on 13 November 2020 by SERA

Dear all, As some of you may recall, back in September we sent out a preparedness survey to help us determine the level of awareness amongst stakeholders of the requirements for moving CITES specimens from 1 January 2021. Thank you … Continue reading →

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Hawk Board Meeting October 2020

Posted on 2 November 2020 by SERA

Hawk Board October 2020 meeting minutes for those who wish to read them.

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Free Flight and Slippers

Posted on 27 October 2020 by SERA

Well it has been a few weeks since I let Odin go and allowed him to fly free at a local sports field. At the start he was only fling few yards to the glove but he has soon progressed … Continue reading →