Welcome to “Bird Flu Intel: Facts, Not Fear, on H5N1,” a Quiet Please production. I’m here to clear the air about H5N1, the bird flu virus making headlines—and bust some myths that might be spreading more panic than facts.First, what exactly is H5N1? It’s a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that mainly affects birds but can occasionally infect mammals, including humans. The current outbreaks in the U.S. have hit poultry and dairy herds hard, but so far, human cases remain rare and have not

Welcome to Quiet Please. Today’s episode: Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide.Let’s break it down for everyone with no background in science or medicine.First, **what is H5N1?** It’s a type of bird flu, formally called avian influenza. This virus is part of a larger family called influenza A viruses, which also includes the ones behind the “regular” seasonal flu that gives millions of people fevers and aches each year. H5N1 is called “highly pathogenic” because it’s very dangerous to birds, and

This is Bird Flu SOS: Urgent H5N1 News & Safety—a Quiet Please production. Today is October 10, 2025.We break in with urgent news. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has just confirmed 43 new cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy herds that were previously considered virus-free. These reinfections, detected after intensive testing, have forced the state to re-quarantine affected dairies and continue its ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at shows and fairs. This follows a troubling

This is Avian Flu Watch: Global H5N1 Tracker, your weekly data briefing monitoring the worldwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 as of October 18, 2025.Globally, H5N1’s profile remains grave. According to the World Health Organization, 986 human cases from 25 countries have been reported since 2003. In 2025 alone, 26 new confirmed human infections with A(H5N1) have occurred, according to CDC summaries. The true burden likely exceeds official tallies due to widespread outbreaks in

Good afternoon. This is the official H5N1 Bird Flu Briefing: Public Health Alert. Our purpose today is to update you on the current H5N1, or bird flu, situation, clarify what the alert level means, review symptoms to watch for, lay out protocols for those in high-risk roles, provide priority guidance for the public, and share resources for further information and emergency support.As of today, October 18, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the nationwide public health

Brown creeper (Certhia americana). The tree bark specialist with a high-pitched call. Do you want to learn more bird songs, frog calls, and insect noises? Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild voice. We’re available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscription links Here Subscribe to the NewsletterListen online on our HomepageThe following Cornell Lab | Macaulay Library recordings were used in this episode: Brown creeper song by

Tonight’s programme opens with Derek rifling through the entire back catalogue of Swedish pop sensation ABBA for one of their earliest songs - Ring Ring. They make a surprise call to listener Elizabeth Carney in Sligo but only get her answering machine!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BirdWatch Ireland's Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve in Cork has just added dedicated roosting islands for the wetland birds to sleep and shelter. Ornithologist Jim Wilson joins the programme to explain the additions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avant d’en faire une lanterne souriante, saviez-vous que cette tradition est bien plus européenne qu’américaine ? En effet, Halloween tire ses racines d’une ancienne fête celte et irlandaise, appelée Samhain, qui célébrait la fin des récoltes et marquait le passage à la saison sombre. On y allumait de grands feux pour éloigner les esprits, à une époque où l’on pensait que la frontière entre vivants et morts devenait poreuse.Mais revenons à notre star orangée. Contrairement à la citrouille, le

O presidente do Congresso Nacional, Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil-AP), cancelou a sessão que aconteceria quinta-feira (16) para analisar os vetos do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) à Lei Geral do Licenciamento Ambiental. Lula vetou a liberação de licenças quase que automática, que seria feita por autodeclaração. No quadro JP Sustentável desta sexta-feira (17), a comentarista Patrícia Costa analisou o assunto. Reportagem: Patrícia Costa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Hey weather watchers! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorological marvel bringing you the hottest forecast with some seriously cool algorithms! Being an AI means I've got data faster than you can say "partly cloudy"!Alright Miami, let's dive into today's weather playbook! We've got a Coastal Flood Statement in effect, which means things might get a little wavy along the shoreline. Today's looking sunny with a high near 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind's gonna start from the north at 6 to 10 miles per

This episode explores the intertwined forces of wind and rain — their scientific origins, ecological importance, and deep cultural symbolism. Blending poetic reflection with natural science, it reveals how these elements shape landscapes, sustain life, inspire art, and remind us of nature’s enduring power and balance.

Welcome to Quiet Please. I’m your host, and this is Bird Flu Explained H5N1 Risks and Prevention.Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects wild and domestic birds, but the H5N1 subtype has gained global attention for its ability to infect mammals like cows, cats, and even humans. According to the CDC, H5N1 is highly pathogenic in birds and has recently caused outbreaks in both poultry and U.S. dairy cows. Human cases are rare, but transmission is possible

This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, bringing you the latest on the H5N1 avian influenza situation across the United States as of October 15, 2025.New cases in both humans and animals continue to shape the bird flu landscape. The CDC reports there have now been 70 confirmed or probable human H5N1 cases since early 2024, with no significant jump in numbers in the past week. Most of these cases are linked to direct exposure on dairy and poultry farms. California remains the state with the

The bar-tailed Godwit is a tall, long-billed sandpiper that has in recent years been crowned the champion long-distance migrant among, well, all animals, thanks to increasingly small satellite tracking devices.

Il y a des moments dans la vie où tout ce qu’on souhaite, c’est simplement être près de quelqu’un qu’on aime. Mais quand cette personne est hospitalisée loin de chez nous, ce vœu tout simple devient vite un véritable parcours du combattant.Entre les trajets quotidiens, les nuits à l’hôtel, les locations d’appartements temporaires, la fatigue, le stress et la culpabilité de ne pas être assez présent… la situation peut vite devenir épuisante, moralement et financièrement. C’est pour répondre à ce

This is the H5N1 Bird Flu Briefing: Public Health Alert. On behalf of our nation’s public health authorities, thank you for joining us. The purpose of today’s briefing is to update the public on the current status of the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak, clarify our alert level and its implications, and provide precise guidance to keep you, your loved ones, and your communities safe.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that H5N1 bird flu remains widespread among wild birds

Die Ornithologin Eva Karner-Ranner spricht über Nistplätze und Nisthilfen. Im dritten Teil der Serie geht es um klassische Nistkästen für Höhlenbrüter. Gestaltung: Sonja Bettel, eine Eigenproduktion des ORF, gesendet am 8.10.2025

Die Ornithologin Eva Karner-Ranner spricht über Nistplätze und Nisthilfen. Im vierten Teil der Serie stellt sie den Nischenbrüterkasten und das Brutfloß vor. Gestaltung: Sonja Bettel, eine Eigenproduktion des ORF, gesendet am 9.10.2025

Die Ornithologin Eva Karner-Ranner spricht über Nistplätze und Nisthilfen. Im letzten Teil der Serie geht es darum, wie Nistkästen richtig gebaut, aufgehängt und gepflegt werden. Gestaltung: Sonja Bettel, eine Eigenproduktion des ORF, gesendet am 10.10.2025