Avian flu remains an issue on parts of the Northumberland Coast - and there are fears migratory flocks returning to the UK this winter could make the problem worse.
The Government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and captive birds from the ongoing epidemic and bird keepers in the county are being urged to stick to the rules.
From Monday, it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep them indoors. This includes pet birds as well as commercial flocks or even just a few birds in a backyard flock.
