Thought for the week
HUNDREDS of birds were killed when they struck the ground, police have confirmed.
North Wales Police have given a final update on the incident in which more than 200 starlings were found dead in the middle of the road near Bodedern in December.
Sergeant Rob Taylor, of North Wales Police’s rural crime team, said detailed reports from the Animal and Plant Health
HOW have you reacted to the coronavirus outbreak? The Methodist Church has a well-organised system of pastoral care for its members. It is an approach to mutual support that began through the direction of the church’s founder, John Wesley, that we should “watch over one another in love”.
Each member is assigned a pastoral visitor whose responsibility it is to offer care through conversations,
Agency revealed the birds had no poison in their system.
The report states the small murmuration died upon impact with the ground.
The vet who carried out the postmortem examinations suggested the birds dived to avoid bad weather or a predator.
It puts an end to months of speculation which saw some people suggest the birds could have been poisoned, hit by a plane or killed when a 5G mast was turned on nearby.
Releasing a video on the home visits and telephone calls, to pray regularly for those on their pastoral list, and to offer support and encouragement particularly in times of special need. When the system is working well, those who belong know that they will not be forgotten and can call on support in time of need.
The spread of coronavirus requires all of us to decide whether we will “watch over one another in love”. Or, alternatively, whether we
NWP Rural Crime Team Twitter account, Sgt Taylor said: “We had the final report through yesterday from the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
“What they did was analyse 41 random birds from the scene and did a full internal check of the structure of the body and the organs and carried out a toxicology examination, which means checking blood and fluid for poisons, etc. I’m happy to say that there was definitely no content of avian flu.
“Also, there was no poisons will simply watch over ourselves.
Ensuring vulnerable people in our community are contacted and offered support as the virus spreads is watching over in love. Panic buying of toilet rolls and hand wash so that nothing is left on shop shelves for others is not. As a notice in my local Boots store said: “Please only buy one bottle of hand wash so that we can help as many people as possible stay safe.” How we respond to this crisis whatsoever found
“The report from the vet who conducted the enquiry confirmed the injuries and deaths were caused by striking the tarmac and nearby bushes.
“This is probably consistent with the birds avoiding either severe weather or a raptor in the area, so they’ve gone in to a dive.
“This is definitely the final conclusion. This is a common phenomenon that happens around the world.” in the animals. shows us our heart. Are we thinking of others or only ourselves? Are our actions based on love or on fear? The Bible reminds us, “Do for others what you would like them to do for you” (Luke 6.31). The coronavirus outbreak is frightening, yes, but it also gives us an opportunity – to hold firm in the midst of difficulty and to support our neighbours, especially those who are vulnerable.
Bev Ramsden