
Usutu Virus Drives Sudden Blackbird Decline in Southern England, Stirring Fears for Urban Wildlife
Usutu virus, carried by common mosquitoes, has triggered a sharp 40% fall in London's blackbird numbers. Spread rapidly since 2020, the virus now reaches as far north as Cambridgeshire. Scientists blame climate-driven mosquito surges and are closely studying risks to these much-loved birds.
Kellan Fitzpatrick