PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 27, 2025
Preliminary assessments suggest that the death of twenty geese found on Ogunquit Beachmay be attributed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as avian or bird flu, town officials said Wednesday. Earlier this month, Maine moved its risk factor for animals from “moderate” to “high” as a result of positive tests. To help limit the spread, reduce contact between domestic and wild birds, wash hands before and after handling birds, wear clean clothing and sanitize boots and equipment before and after entering coops, provide clean drinking water to domesticated animals, secure food to prevent rodents and monitor flocks for illness.