Pennsylvania at Epicenter of Avian Flu Outbreak Devastating Wild Bird Populations

Pittsburgh, PA – According to WESA, Pennsylvania has become the epicenter of a persistent avian influenza outbreak that has claimed thousands of wild birds across the United States, with significant impacts on species like bald eagles and waterfowl. The resurgence of bald eagles in urban areas such as Philadelphia marked a conservation triumph after their … Read more

Raucous bird tornado touches down in Pennsylvania as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic

Lebanon, PA – According to CBS Pittsburgh, a spectacular natural phenomenon unfolded at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area as thousands of snow geese took to the skies in a swirling mass, captivating early morning observers on March 13, 2026. Birdwatchers gathered in the predawn chill, anticipating the dramatic liftoff of the migrating flock from … Read more

Pennsylvania Game Commission Seeks Public Assistance in Monitoring Avian Influenza Outbreaks

Harrisburg, PA – According to Tri-County Independent, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) has called on the public to report sightings of sick or dead wild birds as it continues to track the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, across the state. The agency has been vigilant in monitoring the highly pathogenic avian … Read more