Duck Creek Quarry in Howard.
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HOWARD, WI (WTAQ) — The variety of lifeless geese discovered at Duck Creek Quarry in Howard is continuous to rise.
“As of this morning [Monday] we’re at 34 dead with one still sick,” stated animal management/humane officer Matt Atkinson.
Atkinson believes the chook flu to be the issue, however official check outcomes on a number of the lifeless birds from the DNR in Madison are anticipated to be launched on Wednesday.
The deceased birds are being present in all areas of the quarry.
“A lot of them are being found in the water,” stated Atkinson. “But essentially it’s wherever they pass and whatever way the wind blows is what shore they’ll end up on.”
Officials are taking precautions. Patrols are going out to the quarry at the very least twice per day to take away the lifeless and sick birds, the quarry and close by trails are closed to the general public, and coyote decoys are set as much as cease birds from congregating on the quarry and additional spreading the illness.
Anyone who sees 5 or extra lifeless waterfowl or any variety of lifeless birds of prey is requested to name animal management at (920) 530-1044. Howard additionally supplies animal management service to Suamico, Allouez, Bellevue and the city of Pittsfield.
