Bird flu and extreme winter weather threaten waterfowl on Long Island

Name: Bird flu and extreme winter weather threaten waterfowl on Long Island
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T20:44:08Z
Duration: 2 min 8 s
Description: Experts warn that H5N1 avian flu, combined with harsh winter conditions, is weakening ducks and geese. Limited human intervention can help, but migration and environmental factors make control difficult.

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Experts warn that H5N1 avian flu, combined with harsh winter conditions, is weakening ducks and geese. Limited human intervention can help, but migration and environmental factors make control difficult.