Biologists tagging, checking birds to track avian flu in state (WTNH-TV New Haven) Waterford (AP, Oct. 20, 2007 3:37 PM) _ State environmental workers are capturing, tagging and tracking hundreds of birds to check for cases of avian flu virus. [News Source]

Biologists tagging, checking birds to track avian flu in state (Norwalk Advocate) Hundreds of birds are being captured, tagged and returned to their settings in Connecticut as part of a national effort to track bird flu. [News Source]

Biologists tagging, checking birds to track avian flu in state (Boston Globe) Hundreds of birds are being captured, tagged and returned to their settings in Connecticut as part of a national effort to track bird flu. [News Source]

Common birds can carry avian influenza. Starlings, introduced into North America from Europe in the 19th century, have become a widespread nuisance. And they just got more annoying: It turns out they're good at carrying bird flu. [News Source]