Archive: February 2025

On January 2nd a male hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) was found in Limburg. The animal was in poor condition and therefore euthanized, after which it was sent to DWHC for examination.

This message was updated on February 24th, 2025; the map has been updated with the latest results.

The common Kestrel and the Peregrine Falcon are the ‘DWHC focus animals’ of 2025. Our goal is to investigate more Common Kestrels and Peregrine Falcons on their cause of death. Common Kestrels and Peregrine Falcons are birds of prey that are high up in the food chain. By eating prey, they can also become infected

In addition to birds, mammals can also be infected with bird flu. On January 11th, 2025, a fox exhibiting abnormal neurological behavior was found in Hoofddorp. This was reported to the NVWA, after which it tested positive for bird flu.