Here’s something interesting to consider…..If avian flu was being spread to raptors through preying on “water birds” then which states would you expect to see the biggest impacts??
"Alabama ranks #1 in the United States for freshwater biodiversity and boasts over 132,000 miles of rivers and streams. It also ranks #1 for the most navigable inland waterways in the country, with over 1,400 miles. Known as "America's Amazon," it has more freshwater species than any other state, including mussels, snails, fish, and turtles"