JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ind. — Birds in three Indiana counties, including one in southern Indiana, was recently found to be infected with the Bird Flu.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a blue-winged teal in Greene County through surveillance. HPAI has also been confirmed as the cause of death in black vultures in Jefferson County and is suspected as the cause of black vulture deaths in Franklin County.

Signs of HPAI in waterfowl and raptors include:

Sudden death

Neurological impairment (e.g., lack of coordination, swimming/walking in circles, tremors, twisted neck)

Lack of energy and appetite

Swelling of the head, neck, and eyes

Nasal discharge, cough, sneezing, lack of coordination, and diarrhea

If you find wild wate

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