Mass bird flu deaths drive attendance at community forum
As bird flu begins to spread among resident shorebirds, communities are coming to terms with the damage it may do.
Robe, a town in South Australia's southeast, has become a hub for bird flu cases in eastern Australia, including a mass mortality incident on nearby islands. Residents gathered at a state-run forum to discuss their concerns about the impact on their community and local birds. While some local businesses worry about the potential effects on tourism, specialists assure that the bird flu is unlikely to affect international visitors.
Wildlife rescuer Julia Dangerfield expressed worry that the spread could burden local carers, particularly for vulnerable species like black swans.
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