Dozens of dead ducks discovered in Long Beach Township and Ship Bottom throughout the month have been tested for avian flu, a representative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday afternoon.
(Photo by Rich Leinhauser)
“Those results are pending,” said Tanya Espinosa, a public affairs specialist for the federal wildlife services. “If they are found to be presumptive positive for HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza), we will work to get that information posted on our website.”
In February, a bald eagle found in Cumberland County was detected to have the avian flu strain H5N1.
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