Bird Flu Spotted in WA Giant Petrels

Bird flu hits Western Australia again — a giant petrel has tested positive for H5N1, marking the fourth confirmed case in wild seabirds along Australia’s southern coast. Two prior cases were in WA, one in South Australia, with a fourth suspected case under investigation near Esperance. Thankfully, the virus remains confined to these isolated birds, with no spread to poultry or farms, and minimal risk to humans. Authorities urge caution: if you spot dead birds or animals, don’t touch them — report it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline. Stay tuned for updates as officials monitor the situation closely. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/ac4a0fe8c0f30343