A wild American wigeon, a species of dabbling duck, was discovered with the highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 variant avian influenza. The virus was considered to pose a low risk of infection to humans, but APHIS issued warnings to poultry producers.
Anyone involved with poultry production from the small backyard to the large commercial producer should review their biosecurity activities to assure the health of their birds. Owners should prevent contact between wild birds and their flocks.” – APHIS
Source: Successful Farming, January 18, 2022. Link. The 2014-15 epidemic of “high path” avian influenza was the largest animal health disaster in the United States.
Also see: Scientists: Duck is 1st wild bird flu case in US in 5 years, Associated Press, January 14, 2022. Link.