Scientists Investigate a Bird Flu Outbreak in Seals Wild birds passed the virus to seals in New England at least twice last summer, a new study suggests. Author: Emily Anthes Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)