NEW PUB: Exposure and survival of wild raptors during the 2022-2023 highly pathogenic influenza a virus outbreak
A new study co-authored by Dr. Victoria Hall, Director of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network, sheds light on raptor survival following infection with highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza. Published in Nature, the research—conducted during her time at The Raptor Center in Minnesota—reveals that a significant number of raptors, including bald eagles, have developed antibodies to H5 and N1, suggesting a higher-than-expected survival rate post-infection. These findings provide crucial insights into the long-term impact of H5N1 on wild bird populations.