Key bird observatory shut for months before avian flu detection

Australia's Eyre Bird Observatory has been closed for months, but advocates now argue it's needed more than ever. With avian flu detected, volunteers and wildlife experts are pushing to reopen the station, saying it would be critical for monitoring the disease's impact on local bird populations. According to ABC News, the facility's surveillance capabilities could help detect flu spread early and protect both wildlife and public health.

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