Albatross colony to be vaccinated by hand in fight against bird flu spread

Wildlife experts are preparing to manually vaccinate a colony of wild shy albatrosses located on an uninhabited island off the coast of Tasmania. The initiative is a direct response to the threat posed by the H5 strain of bird flu, which is considered deadly to the species.

This intervention marks a significant effort to protect the vulnerable bird population from the spread of the virus. By administering the vaccine by hand, conservationists aim to mitigate the impact of the disease on this specific colony.