Dead birds have been found at Lake Tapps in Pierce County, raising concerns among residents about the possibility of bird flu.
Residents have been discussing the issue on social media, seeking answers as to why the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife did not test the birds for the virus.
“We have an incredible variety of waterfowl,” said Jeff Lincoln, a Lake Tapps resident. “And when they come in, the lake becomes kind of a magical place, particularly the trumpeter swans.”…