Bird Flu Hits Close to Home | Australia News

Bird flu has landed in South Australia, hitting close to home for passionate birdwatchers like Jean Turner, a volunteer with the Bird Observers Network. Once hopeful the H5 strain wouldn’t reach Australia, she’s now on the front lines tracking sick birds — including a trembling greater crested tern she reported. Her detailed observations help authorities map the outbreak, as confirmed by positive tests on Kangaroo Island terns. For Jean and others, this crisis echoes past tragedies, making every sighting a race against time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbf5567176788093