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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Natasha May

More than 350 birds found dead at Victorian nature reserve as authorities investigate cause

A Pacific black duck
Bells Swamp Nature Reserve will remain closed while Parks Victoria monitors for further evidence of sick or dead birds. Photograph: Zoos Victoria/PR IMAGE

Testing is under way to determine what killed more than 350 birds at a nature reserve south-west of Bendigo.

More than 350 birds, mostly ducks, were found dead, and others injured and sick, between Thursday and Tuesday at Bells Swamp Nature Reserve.

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