Only this weekend, the water was surrounded with dozens of dead birds believed to have contracted the avian flu that is sweeping the U.S."We could see that there were deceased Canada geese, ducks, a few other species,

Two Canadian geese that were found dead on the flagship University of Massachusetts campus have tested positive for bird flu, the university confirmed Monday. The geese are the first known cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza,

AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Two dead geese found on the campus of UMass Amherst have tested positive for bird flu. The CDC has declared that the current outbreak is primarily an animal health issue and that there is a low risk to the public.

A goose found dead at Billington Sea is being treated as a case of bird flu, the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, confirmed Sunday.

Federal and state officials race to contain any further spread of the virus and suspended poultry sales at auctions and flea markets until further notice.