The city of Winter Springs confirmed that the ducks died from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The avian flu outbreak sweeping through Central Florida has moved into Winter Springs, with city officials confirming HPAI killed several ducks this week. Source: City of Winter SpringsWhat we know:This week, several city staff in Winter Springs discovered several dead ducks at Torcaso Park. Avian flu confirmed in 35 countiesThe FWC investigates bird deaths each year. According to Avian flu data for Florida, over half of the state's counties tested positive for the highly contagious Avian flu, HPAI H5.