A bald eagle in Massachusetts had to be euthanized after it showed signs of neurological deficits and tested positive for bird flu. In a video shared by Raptor Tales Rescue of Shrewsbury, the bird could be seen having “sudden and frequent head movements.” This was cause for concern for it having avian influenza, also known as bird flu.

Brockton said bird flu tests came back positive but the city has partially reopened D.W. Field Park anyhow. What to know about the park and bird flu.

Waterfowl birds and their predators are especially at risk of contracting H5N1. Massachusetts has not yet reported a human case of the virus.

State and health officials announced that bird flu has become “widespread” in Massachusetts. The post Bald eagle euthanized in Mass. after bird flu diagnosis appeared first on Boston.com.

The dead geese found near Lake Sabatia in Taunton last month have tested preliminary positive for the bird flu (HPAI), according to the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife.