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Texas health officials warn of bird flu after a Galveston duck tests positive and the CDC reports a severe human case.

Texas health officials are warning about bird flu. It comes after the CDC confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in the ...

Bird Count started in 1900 as an alternative to bird hunts. Data gathered from the counts has proven valuable in monitoring ...

The state’s chief epidemiologist said the risk of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as H5N1 Bird Flu, ...

At least 1 person in Texas contracted H5N1 bird flu after exposure to cattle. Experts worry that if the virus mutates, it ...

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department released information about what the public can do to assist in interrupting the spread ...

Galveston County reports its first case of bird flu, with two animal control officers showing symptoms but testing negative.

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — A bird found in Texas City earlier this month tested positive for Avian Influenza, more commonly ...

Birders are flocking together for the annual Christmas Bird Count, a nationwide project created over a century ago to replace ...

Even though Sanchez was looking for birds in West Texas at the time, about 647 miles away from the area, she knew this was her chance. That same day, she traveled southeast and commenced her hunt ...

The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) has confirmed the first positive case of Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Galveston ...