Days after the 60 geese, swans, and ducks were discovered at Billington Sea Pond, the D.W. Field Park in Brockton and Avon was closed due to a potential Avian flu outbreak.

USDA Wildlife Services in Harrisburg will be sampling ducks and geese at Italian Lake for the avian influenza virus on Jan. 16 due to the current outbreak in wild birds affecting poultry.

The shallowness of Lake Erie makes it a haven for waterfowl, supporting a diverse range of species like goldeneyes, mergansers and canvasbacks. Lake Erie serves as a crucial stopover point for ...