bird flu, Massachusetts and Plymouth

Dead birds in Plymouth: Why Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu? What to watch for?
Bird flu is the suspected culprit after more than 60 geese, swans and ducks were found sick or dead in a Plymouth pond called Billington Sea.
Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth
Massachusetts officials suspect more than 60 birds found dead in Plymouth died from bird flu, though official results may not come for days.
Bird flu suspected after dozens of Massachusetts geese found dead
BOSTON – Health officials believe dozens of geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth, Massachusetts died from Avian Influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu. The recent outbreak at Billington Sea, a large inland lake in Plymouth, has killed about 60 birds so far.
Dozens of birds found dead of suspected bird flu outbreak in Plymouth, officials say
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1 bird flu, is the suspected cause of death for over 60 birds found on Billington Sea in Plymouth.
Bird flu in MA.: Over 60 dead geese, swans in Plymouth pond. Health officials investigate.
Bird flu "very rarely" infects humans, but people are advised not to touch sick or dead birds. Cats are "highly susceptible" to infection and may die.
Potential bird flu outbreak discovered in park in Brockton, Massachusetts
A park in Brockton has been closed due to reports of a potential bird flu outbreak. "The D.W. Field Park is closed out of an abundance of caution due to wildlife issues," the park announced on social media on Friday. "Due to recent events with birds, there may be a potential outbreak of Avian Flu."
'Pile' of dead birds found on Taunton lake, state testing for bird flu. What to know
Environmental Police & MassWildlife are assisting Taunton Police and the Board of Health in the investigation of dead birds found on Lake Sabbatia.
D.W. Field Park in Brockton closed due to suspected avian flu outbreak
D.W. Field Park in Brockton closed on Friday due to a potential avian flu outbreak, just a week after more than 60 geese, swans, and ducks were found dead at a Plymouth pond 25 miles away.
Bird flu suspected culprit after more than 60 birds die in Plymouth
Clusters of birds were found dead at Billington Sea pond in Plymouth, and officials suspect an outbreak of avian flu to be ...
Potential bird flu outbreak leads to closure of Brockton park
D.W. Field Park announced its closure on Friday due to a potential outbreak of bird flu. This comes nearly a week after 60 ...
Two geese test positive for bird flu in Norfolk
Two geese in Norfolk have tested positive for bird flu. According to Norfolk Massachusetts Animal Control and Shelter, last ...
Bird flu found in Georgia commercial poultry plant, a first for nation's leading producer
Georgia is the nation's largest poultry producing state. Last week, bird flu was found for the first time in a commercial ...
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Zak Mertz from New England Wildlife Center Talks Avian Flu, Billington Sea Pond, and Tips for Animal Care and Safety
It was reported this week that around 60 birds were found to be deceased in the Billington Sea Pond area of Plymouth, and the suspected cause of death is avian flu. The WATD News team spoke with ...