12.03.2012

The carcasses of a black-headed gull and a peregrine falcon found in Tuen Mun and Ma On Shan in early March have tested positive for H5N1.
The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department said today the black-headed gull was collected at Castle Peak Power Station at Tuen Mun on March 2.
The peregrine falcon was found at Kam Kwai House at Ma On Shan on March 3.
The department will continue to inspect poultry farms to ensure that proper precautions against avian influenza have been implemented.