City Urges Residents To Report Dead Birds Amid Botulism Outbreak

Mission Viejo residents were urged by the city Wednesday to report sick or deceased birds to the city's Animal Services Center, after an outbreak o...

October 5, 2023
7:24 PM

Mission Viejo residents were urged by the city Wednesday to report sick or deceased birds to the city's Animal Services Center, after an outbreak of avian botulism was reported at a local park. (OC Parks Courtesy Photo) MISSION VIEJO, CA — Mission Viejo residents were urged by the city Wednesday to report sick or deceased birds to the city's Animal Services Center, after an outbreak of avian botulism was reported at a local park. According to the city, the outbreak was first reported when several mallards were reported sick or dead in the Aliso Creek at Sycamore Park.

Miranda Ceja