Biologists with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) said they have recovered more than 700 dead waterfowl due to avian flu. FOX13
WDFW said the birds— mostly juvenile snow geese— were taken from areas on or around Skagit Bay, Camano Island, northwestern Snohomish County and Port Susan in Island County.
Samples have been taken from these birds for testing for avian influenza , with H5N1 strain Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza suspected. Infected birds may appear lethargic, unable to fly, and exhibit wheezing, vomiting, or have diarrhea or secretions from their mouth or nostrils.
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