Dozens of ducks and geese found dead on Long Island beach being tested for bird flu

Dead geese found near water treatment plant in Selkirk

SELKIRK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Twelve dead geese were reportedly found near the Clapper Road Water Treatment Plant in Selkirk on Friday. Out of an abundance of caution, Bethlehem officials have temporarily closed the taps from the plant. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the town, more water will be drawn from the New Salem Water Treatment Plant and the City of Albany. Officials s…

Dozens of dead birds discovered along Long Island beach believed to have died from bird flu

In a troubling discovery, dozens of dead birds have been found washed ashore or scattered across a Long Island beach, raising concerns among residents and wildlife experts alike. Local officials’ preliminary investigations suggest that avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is the likely cause of these mass mortalities. This unsettling event, reported across multiple […]

Dead birds found on New York beach believed to have died from avian flu

At least 20 dead birds found on a small beach in East Patchogue, New York, are now being tested for avian flu, sparking concerns in the community. WNBC’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

I live on Long Island and dead birds are everywhere on the South Shore.

So we adopted a dog about 3 weeks ago, a really sweet pup of maybe a year old. Since we live on Long Island, the shore has always been a big part of our lives. All the dogs we’ve had have always gone with us to all the beaches available to us. We...

Canada geese found dead in eastern P.E.I. had avian flu, preliminary results show

A large number of dying and dead Canada geese in Vernon Bridge, P.E.I., were likely sick with avian flu, says a veterinarian with the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative.