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Hundreds of mutton birds found dead as 'wreck' strikes during 'epic' migration

www.abc.net.au Hundreds of mutton birds found dead as 'wreck' strikes during 'epic' migration

Experts say the "confronting" sights that greeted NSW beachgoers was likely caused by bad weather, though other factors could also have been at play.

Hundreds of mutton birds found dead as 'wreck' strikes during 'epic' migration

Key points:

  • Birdlife Australia says "wreck" events are "confronting", but not unusual
  • It is suspected that stormy weather or an ocean warming event may have caused the deaths
  • Some birds are being euthanased and others are being moved to safe places to recuperate
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