Above is a map from 12:20 am EST on April 28, 2022. This map shows the migration activity during the night. The most active bird migration happens from sunset to sunrise.
The below patterns show the highest flock concentration levels in yellow. The arrows show large flock movement. As you can see, from the Mississippi flyway to the Rockies lies the highest concentration of wild birds and the potential risks of Avian Influenza outbreaks. Everyday, and even by the hour, this map changes so the biggest take away is that all egg producers are still very much at risk from the bird flu. We need the hotter, warmer weather to come and help alleviate the high-risk potential we are all currently navigating through.
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