Hooper Bay, Alaska, United States


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).


Canada goose

See Also

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State Department of Environmental Health, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Outbreaks Status

/ ADEC Office of the State Veterinarian

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Outbreaks and Biosecurity Toolkit from USDA APHIS

Canada goose

Hooper Bay, Alaska

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1

Scammon Bay, Alaska