LANSING, Mich. (Great Lakes News) – The Michigan DNR has confirmed that the highly contagious avian influenza has been found in the state’s wild bird population.

Officials found cases in Canada geese and tundra swans in St. Clair County, snowy owls from Macomb County and a mute swan in Monroe County.

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Avian influenza is highly contagious and can affect wild and domestic birds, including poultry.