Use Caution Near Areas of Migrating Birds

Everyone is encouraged to use caution as avian influenza is affecting waterfowl and other bird species throughout Nebraska and adjacent states.

Nebraska Game and Parks officials said waterfowl die-offs and sick birds have been reported at bodies of water, including some in Southeast Nebraska. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in two cases.

Because of the widespread nature of the die-offs and that reservoirs attract waterfowl, gulls, bald eagles and other migrating birds, additional birds may be affected or found.