Virginia wildlife officials continue to investigate the deaths of dozens of grackles found on the Hoskins Creek Bridge in Tappahannock on December 27. An initial site inspection did not reveal an immediate cause, and authorities say lab results and further analysis are expected later this week. A spokesperson for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says officials are examining environmental factors and possible toxins to determine why the birds died. Residents are being asked to report any other unusual wildlife deaths in the area as the investigation continues.
