US EditionBird flu deaths increased in recent months, Wisconsin wildlife officials say
- Hundreds of wild birds died across Wisconsin recently due to suspected avian influenza.
- Reports of sick and dead birds increased in mid-December, prompting concern from wildlife officials.
- Large die-offs impacted geese and swans in January and February, and red-breasted mergansers died along Lake Michigan.
- Jasmine Batten stated, "There's multiple strains, there's a lot of genetic shift," advising reporting to DNR.
- Officials hope bird flu deaths slow as summer nears, but advise against touching sick or dead animals.
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Bird flu deaths increased in recent months, Wisconsin wildlife officials say
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