Researchers conduct 38,000 km waterbird survey, find no H5 bird flu signs
Researchers conducted the annual eastern Australian waterbird survey, covering 38,000 kilometers across wetlands, but found no signs of H5 bird flu impact. Despite spotting hundreds of dead pelicans near Lake Eyre, ecologist Richard Kingsford believes these deaths are part of normal breeding cycles. The survey continues to monitor bird populations as the flu spreads along the coast.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 20:54 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 21:10 UTC
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