Bird flu has hit Australia’s Limestone Coast with brutal force, turning a beloved birdwatcher’s paradise into a scene of trauma and loss. Just three weeks after detection, residents are mourning waves of sick and dead birds — mostly crested terns and silver gulls — whose social habits are accelerating the virus’s spread. Wildlife carers are scrambling under mounting pressure, clinics are overwhelmed, and communities are banding together to report sightings while staying safe. With marine mammals now under watch and neighboring regions showing similar outbreaks, officials warn this is only the beginning of a long, grim chapter for Australia’s wildlife.

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