Data Report

Avian Flu Outbreak Affects Over 2.3 Million Birds in Lancaster County

Feb 6, 2026

A significant avian influenza outbreak has hit Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with state officials reporting that approximately 2.3 million birds have been affected across multiple flocks.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed that the virus has been detected in two commercial operations and seven backyard flocks throughout the county. The majority of the affected birds were connected to a "commercial table egg layer" operation, where more than 1.5 million hens were depopulated last week after confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

LINK:
https://1340wraw.iheart.com/content/2026-02-06-avian-flu-outbreak-affects-over-23-million-birds-in-lancaster-county/

COMMENT:
I used to live between Hummelstown and and Harrisburg many years ago.. Our hearts go out to the Amish ...Lancaster  is known aw Amish country I assume its possible the Amish culture could be affected by this devastated loss.

UPDATE FEB 18, 2026:
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — More than 3 million additional birds have been affected by avian flu in Lancaster County. The number of cases in the county is more than half of the cases reported nationwide.

LINK:
https://www.abc27.com/local-news/another-3-million-lancaster-county-birds-affected-by-avian-flu/

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WILDLIFE ALERT: At least a dozen dead birds were found at the Swimming River Reservoir in Middletown Township, as reports of dead birds surface across several New Jersey counties.
 
Drone video shows dead and dying Canada geese, some spinning in circles, a behavior seen in past bird flu cases. American Water, which operates the reservoir, says there is no risk to the water supply, while a bald eagle monitor has raised concerns about a nearby nest. State environmental officials said they were aware and monitoring the situation.

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 Bird flu detected in vulture at Corinth Lake, Kentucky

    By Betsy Smith Paxton

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) confirmed recently that "a preliminary non-negative result" for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was received for samples taken from a deceased black vulture collected at Corinth Lake. HPAI is often referred to as avian flu or bird flu.

The vulture was one of several found along the shore of the lake and reported by Stephanie Lewis-Hardin on Jan. 7 2026 Although some of the deceased birds had been “eaten on,” no injuries were noted.

LINK:
https://www.pmg-ky3.com/owenton/news/bird-flu-detected-in-vulture-at-corinth-lake/article_238878d8-44a2-525d-93b1-8aa2111dbde7.html