Research and analysis
Confirmed findings of influenza of avian origin in non-avian wildlife
Updated 31 October 2023
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Confirmed findings of avian influenza in non-avian wildlife in 2023
| Week number carcass collected and location | Strain | Number of animals found positive for influenza of avian origin | Species involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8: Devon, England | H5 HPAI | 1 | Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) |
| 8: Pembrokeshire, Wales | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) |
| 8: Shropshire, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) |
| 6: East Riding of Yorkshire, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) |
| 5: Perth and Kinross, Scotland | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) |
| 4: Powys, Wales | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) |
| 3: Salisbury, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) |
| 2: Durham, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) |
| 2: Cumbria, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) |
Confirmed findings of avian influenza in non-avian wildlife in 2022
| Week number carcass collected and location | Strain | Number of animals found positive for influenza of avian origin | Species involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40: Cornwall, England (1 of 2) | H5 HPAI | 1 | Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) |
| 40: Cornwall, England (2 of 2) | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) |
| 39: Cornwall, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) |
| 38: Cornwall, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) |
| 37: Cornwall, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) |
| 35: Cornwall, England | H5N1 HPAI | 2 | Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) |
| 30: Fife, Scotland | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) |
| 29: Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) |
| 24: Orkney, Scotland | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) |
| 23: Shetland Islands, Scotland | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) |
| 21: Nottinghamshire, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) |
| 11: Fife, Scotland (1 of 2) | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) |
| 11: Fife, Scotland (2 of 2) | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) |
| 10: Highland, Scotland | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) |
| 10: Cheshire East, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) |
Confirmed findings of avian influenza in non-avian wildlife in 2021
| Week number carcass collected and location | Strain | Number of animals found positive for influenza of avian origin | Species involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49: Durham, England | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) |
| 42: Aberdeenshire, Scotland | H5N1 HPAI | 1 | Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) |