Monday is the deadline to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide event that encourages families to get outside and interact with nature.

The latest reports do not include any commercial flocks here in Virginia, but state agencies are urging poultry farmers and others with backyard birds to take precautions.

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NORFOLK, Va. — State veterinarians with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources say sick or dead birds in the area are likely caused by a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr ...

An astounding 25,000 turkeys previously destined for dinner plates were killed in Virginia after samples from the flock tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

While bird flu can spread to humans, Dr. Jackson said that unless you work in agriculture, take care of backyard chickens, or hunt, your risk of getting sick is very low.

Virginia bird owners should report poultry illnesses or unusual deaths to the state veterinarian’s office at 804-692-0601 or [email protected].

Wildlife officials in Virginia are asking residents to help monitor cases of avian influenza in the state’s bird population as cases rise in the United States.

A commercial poultry flock in Virginia has tested positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza, more commonly referred to as the bird flu or HPAI.

Did you know that you can contribute to scientific research by simply counting the variety of birds in your backyard? The Department of Conservation and Recreation has encouraged Virginia ...

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