A sick snow goose in West Philadelphia is the city’s first suspected case of avian flu, health officials say
A snow goose in West Philadelphia ’s Carroll Park neighborhood is the city’s first suspected case of a highly contagious avian flu spreading among birds and cattle across the country, Philadelphia health officials said Wednesday.
Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say
Avian flu is a common illness among birds, but it can spread to humans and other mammals. The virus is shed through excretions, such as saliva and feces. Exposure to sick or dead animals is the primary way humans contract bird flu, according to the CDC.
Avian influenza is suspected in the death of about 200 snow geese found last week in the greater Allentown area, according to ...
The late season on ducks, sea ducks, coots and mergansers here in our South Zone opened back on Nov. 19, 2024 and runs through Jan. 18. This puts goose hunters at risk of crossing paths with ...
High Plains Snow Goose Festival is a “must” on the list of many a bird lover. Established in 2002, the event grows in ...
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