Bird observed well beyond its typical range.
This video shot on Thursday May 19th, shows the erratic circling behavior of a Canada goose. Although the cause is unknown, this type of behavior is according to USGS, "highly suggestive" of an infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
A large number of bird die-offs
The timing coincides with other sea bird deaths reported in St. Paul Island, Pilot Point, and Ugashik.
Bird sighted far north of normal migratory range.
Winter storm grounds birds along the shores of Iliamna Lake.
Non-native chukar, used to train bird hunting dogs, spotted in Anchorage.
Are the difference species of bird ecosystems failing or in the process of change?
The bird is not commonly seen in the Teller area.
6-2-13 Low number of birds - Golovin, Alaska, USA
Dead seagulls and magpies
Sea bird mortality observed on southeast end of Homer Spit
Residents of Chevak and Hooper Bay found two species of sea bird either dead or approachable near the mouth of the Kiuqliiviq and Aprun rivers near fish camps. Residents of Hooper Bay also found a dead sea mammal on the beach.
A passenger on a small commercial plane flying between Nome and Golovin reported seeing 5-6 swans all motionless, floating on a pond. The reason of the behavior is unknown.
3/18/15 Early songbirds - Haines, Alaska, USA
This brant was seen at Mile 16 of the Nome-Council Road exhibiting spinning behavior.
A number of sick and / or dying songbirds were reported in McCarthy including pine grosbeaks and red polls. A sickly golden eagle was reported ten days earlier. "It flew up to a tree top but appeared weak and a bit awkward."
Common murre sightings; a concern for the predatory and scavenger bird numbers
Ducks were fly north along shoreline of Kivalina
Residents concern over die-offs persist
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