State agencies urge precautions as migratory birds return to Hawaii
The state departments of Health and Agriculture and Biosecurity are urging residents, particularly backyard poultry owners, to take precautions as migratory birds return to Hawaii and the risk of avian influenza increases. Hawaii lies along the Pacific Flyway, a major migration route between North America and the Pacific. Migratory birds can spread diseases to domestic and wild birds, making seasonal monitoring and prevention important. Highly pathogenic avian influenza previously was detected in a backyard flock on Oahu. State and federal agencies continue to monitor wild and ...
