Bird flu suspected in petrel found at Noosa
A Northern Giant Petrel found at Noosa Main Beach on the Sunshine Coast is being tested for bird flu after being collected by wildlife crews on Saturday. The bird is being held at Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue in Landsborough, where staff are taking strict biosecurity precautions while awaiting test results. This follows 13 confirmed bird flu cases across Australia since June, predominantly in Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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