Reports of dead birds washing up on Lake Michigan beaches sparking new fears over bird flu
Reports of dead birds washing up on beaches along Lake Michigan are sparking new fears over bird flu. Over the weekend, volunteers canvassed North Avenue Beach, disposing of a couple dozen birds, with dozens more washed out into the lake.
Chicago Bird Flu Outbreak Leaves Hundreds of Ducks 'Sick or Dead'
The infected birds "present with tremors and little ability to move," said a local conservation group tracking the outbreak.
Bird flu outbreak 2025: Symptoms, prevention, Michigan backyard chicken infection concerns
Here's what you need to know about the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, and what bird flu might mean to you, your chickens and pets.
Hundreds of ducks found sick or dead along Lake Michigan in H5N1 bird flu outbreak
The outbreak started in December and has now spread from a few reports in the suburbs to hundreds in the city, along Lake Michigan, over the last week.
Dozens of dead birds wash up on Lake Michigan shore
Dozens of dead and sick birds are washing ashore on Lake Michigan beaches in Illinois and Wisconsin, suspected of having the bird flu, according to state officials.
Bird flu leaves hundreds of ducks dead or severely sick along Lake Michigan, monitor group reports
Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu​ along Lake Michigan.
Northern Michigan reports latest bird flu outbreak
As of Monday, Feb. 3, the CDC reported nearly 150 million birds had been infected across 1,490 outbreaks since January 2022. Michigan residents with domestic birds should take these steps to protect them from infection: Prevent contact between domestic and wild birds by bringing them indoors or ensuring their outdoor area is fully enclosed.
Dozens of dead birds wash up on Lake Michigan shore, officials suspect bird flu
Dozens of dead and sick birds are washing ashore on Lake Michigan beaches in Illinois and Wisconsin, suspected of having the bird flu, according to state officials.
North Carolina bird flu outbreak raises alarm for pet owners
Farmers and pet owners are concerned about the recent bird flu outbreak. Waterfowl in Buncombe County, North Carolina tested positive for the disease last week. But the bird flu can impact more than just birds.
Hundreds of dead, sick birds reported along Lake Michigan
Why are there hundreds of dead and sick birds showing up along Lake Michigan's shoreline? FOX 32's Dane Placko investigates.
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Hundreds of dead or sick red-breasted mergansers have been found along Lake Michigan, sparking bird flu concerns.