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Shauna Corr

Bird flu hits Rathlin Island with dead birds spotted at colony where famous puffins nest

Bird flu has been confirmed at Rathlin Island - which is home to one of the most important seabird colonies in the British Isles.

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs reported positive test results for Avian Influenza in three parts of Northern Ireland on Friday. It is unclear at this stage how many birds have been tested.

DAERA says birds that had bird flu have been found dead in Bangor, Lough Erne and Rathlin Island since the beginning of June, when bird flu restrictions from the previous outbreak were lifted.

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