ABC TV at 9:40 this morning had an interview with Kate Millar (the CEO of BirdLife Australia) about this issue, along with relevant film. She did well.
Philip
From: Canberrabirds
On Behalf Of Chris Davey via Canberrabirds
Sent: Friday, 19 June, 2026 8:39 PM
To: Kim Farley <>
Cc: Canberra birds <>
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] H5 bird flu detected in WA
Yes, I heard the news as well.
Our lake surveys may now become more important.Chris
On Fri, Jun 19, 2026 at 7:38 PM Kim Farley via Canberrabirds <> wrote:
Thank you for your post Sandra. Very concerning. As we have feared it has only been a matter of time before H5N1 Avian flu was detected on the Australian mainland.
On Fri, Jun 19, 2026 at 7:31 PM sandra henderson via Canberrabirds <>
wrote:
The ABC news site has an article which indicates H5 bird flu has been confirmed in an ailing (now deceased) Brown Skua found near Esperance a few days ago. A Giant Petrel is also being tested. There was also news this week that a majority
of the elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the disease.
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