Gardeners with blackbirds in their gardens are being asked to take action, with some outlets suggesting it should be done immediately or urgently. The reason for the request appears to be related to a virus, possibly the Usutu virus, that is affecting blackbird populations, although some reports also mention robins. The geographic scope of the issue is not entirely clear, with some outlets specifying certain regions such as Scotland, England, and Wales, while others frame it as a broader uk-wide concern.