Concerns grow for Avian Flu after dozens of vultures found dead in Harford County

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BY CAROLINE FOREBACK

APRIL 6, 2023 / 5:34 PM/ CBS BALTIMORE

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BALTIMORE – Vultures have been dropping dead at Conowingo Dam in Harford County.

Now, test results confirm suspicions of a possible outbreak of Avian Flu.

Avian flu is a serious concern across the country.

If it makes its way onto a poultry farm, it can impact the food supply.

That is why the Maryland Department of Agriculture is not taking any chances when it comes to containing the confirmed cases found in vultures at Conowingo Dam.

Bird watchers and nature photographers come from all over to admire and capture the winged wildlife at Conowingo Dam – particularly the bald eagles.

But a few hundred yards from their perch, you’ll see warning signs and barriers around a less photogenic bird – black vultures.

Last week, about 20 dead black vultures were discovered at the entrance to Fisherman’s Park…

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