Dozens of birds were found dead in Tappahannock on Saturday morning, prompting a state wildlife investigation into the incident. Multiple people posted on Facebook about a flock of birds found on the bridge over Hoskins Creek along Route 17. One person said officials closed down the bridge at one point to clean them up. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources confirmed they are investigating the incident after being contacted for information. The cause of the bird deaths remains unknown as officials await further analysis from wildlife biologists on today.
