The CDC says bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses (H5N1) that usually spread between birds, not people. It occurs naturally among wild aquatic birds. It's very contagious ...

Then, in the summer of 2023, bird flu hit Skomer Island ... it allows these viruses to persist," Joly said. "They can’t burn themselves out when you are constantly adding fuel to the fire.” ...

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. At the same time, recent CDC data shows that seasonal influenza A is rising ...