The Florida Wildlife Hospital has stopped accepting patients after-hours through its drop-off boxes because of a large number of calls about sick and dying ducks near the Banana River and Indian River.

This week, state wildlife officials reported that several ducks in Brevard County have tested positive for avian influenza (HPAI), a highly pathogenic illness.

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This week, state wildlife officials reported that several ducks in Brevard County have tested positive for avian influenza (HPAI), a highly pathogenic illness.

Only one wild duck brought to the hospital has tested positive for the virus so far, but vet officials are already taking precautions to protect their resident birds like owls, hawks and falcons.

The hospital is isolating patients like injured ospreys, pelicans and seagulls. The staff members are also covering their outdoor cages with tarps to prevent wild birds who might scavenge on infected dead birds from making droppings over the cages.

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