Why Are Eggs So Expensive? The Surprising Truth Behind Rising Prices
Egg prices in Louisiana have surged to an average of $7 per dozen due to an outbreak of avian influenza. The bird flu virus has transitioned from wild to domestic…
Is Avian Flu Killing Birds on Nantucket? Here’s What You Need to Know
Alarming numbers of dead birds, including eiders and scoters, are reported along Nantucket’s shores. Wildlife officials are concerned about a potential link to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak in…
Dead Geese Raise Alarms: Is Bird Flu to Blame?
Investigations are underway in Shiawassee County, Michigan, due to an unusual number of dead geese found along the Shiawassee River. The cause is suspected to be a significant outbreak of…
Two Dangerous Bird Flu Strains Emerge: What You Need to Know Now
The U.S. faces two strains of bird flu: H5N1 and H5N9, with significant impacts on bird populations. H5N1 has historical human infection cases, while H5N9 poses an uncertain but potentially…
Birdwatching Chronicles: Surprising Discoveries Await
Highlights from the 2024 Christmas Bird Count As the 2024 Christmas Bird Count season winds down, it’s time to look back at some astonishing findings. The annual event kicked off…
Worrying Spread of Bird Flu: Are We Prepared?
### Increasing Concerns Over H5N1 Virus The bird-flu virus, initially a distant concern for many Americans, has now infiltrated all 50 states, impacting over 100 million domesticated birds and nearly…
Bird Flu Alert in Vermont! Urgent Steps Needed for Animal Owners
### Ongoing Threat to Animal Health in Vermont The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) along with the USDA has recently confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian…
Is Your Favorite Zoo Safe? Discover How They’re Battling Bird Flu
Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa, is stepping up its game to protect its avian residents as bird flu cases emerge statewide. The local zoo has reassured visitors that…
Widespread Bird Flu Outbreak Alert! Poultry in Crisis
Recent Bird Flu Outbreak in Wisconsin The avian flu has struck a commercial poultry farm in Burnett County, marking the third incident of its kind this year in Wisconsin as…
Urban Birds: Surviving the Concrete Jungle
Exploring the resilience of birds in bustling cities A recent visit to a bustling metropolitan area during a chilling winter front highlighted the remarkable adaptability of urban birds. One notable…