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THE HAGUE –
It is still unclear what 337 starlings and two woodpigeons died in the Huygenspark. The municipality does not rule out birds being poisoned. This is why the universities of Wageningen and Erasmus are studying the cause of death. The results are expected soon.
The Netherlands Authority for Food and Consumer Product Safety (NVWA) informed us that death of starlings is by no means attributable to West Nile virus. This virus occurs regularly in migratory birds, "said a spokesman for the municipality. "The animals were also tested negatively for the virus usutuvirus, a bird disease that occurs in blackbirds."
Local residents think this has something to do with the municipality's 5G tests. The municipality is testing a new mobile phone network in the neighborhood. According to the spokesman, "nothing says" still that the death of the birds is related to this test.
Prohibition of temporary release of animals
Since it can not be ruled out that the animals were poisoned, an escape ban in effect in the park. The Hague Animal Party has already asked written questions about dead starlings.
Some large trees in Huijgens Park have been a gathering place for birds for years and are moving towards warmer areas. They are often there for a period of three to four weeks. In recent years, however, no dead animals have been found in the park. In 2017, however, dozens of mastics fell trees near the Haagse Hogeschool. The reason this happened has never been clearly understood.
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