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Bird flu kills black vultures at Colonial Heights park

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources expects the disease to spread to other species as migration season begins.
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Many bird populations in Virginia, the U.S. are declining, report shows

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The populations of many birds found along Virginia’s coast and forests are declining, according to the 2025 State of the Birds Report for the United States. Birds are considered ...
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Virginia DWR gives insight into increase in black vulture bird flu deaths

A Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) wildlife veterinarian has given further insight into the recent increase in reports of dead black vultures throughout the Commonwealth, which are due ...
WRIC

Virginia residents encouraged to report bird deaths as fall migration begins to prevent spread of bird flu

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As the annual migration of wild waterfowl begins again in fall, state agencies are encouraging Virginia residents to report bird deaths to help track and prevent the spread of ...
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A look inside the Pigeon and Dove exhibit at the Virginia State Fair

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — Of the more than 300 different types of pigeons, 20 of them are represented at the Virginia State Fair this year. Fair visitors can expect to see different show birds and ...
The Virginian-Pilot

213 birds recovered in cockfighting investigation in Virginia Beach

More than 200 birds were recovered from what law enforcement described as a cockfighting operation in Virginia Beach, officials said Monday. Authorities said the cockfighting ring was operating at the ...