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Bird Flu Strikes 8 NYC Live Markets, One In Florida
Published on March 14, 2026
Highly pathogenic bird flu has quietly spread into another cluster of live-bird markets, with federal data and state alerts flagging nine new detections nationwide. Eight are in New York City...
Overall risk to the general public is still considered low, but people who work in these markets or regularly handle live birds are at the front of the exposure line.
LINK:
https://hoodline.com/2026/03/bird-flu-strikes-8-nyc-live-markets-one-in-florida/
COMMENT:
Whenever someone says "risk to the general public is still considered low" I cringe a little thinking how do they distinguish the general public from people who work in these markets or regularly handle live birds... aren't people in these markets and those who handle birds part of the general public?
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eastern North Carolina poultry facility...
ENC facility hit with avian flu
CAFOs, Environmental, Sound Rivers, Tar-Pamlico Watershed, Water Quality
Posted on March 12th, 2026
According to Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Katey Zimmerman, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture confirmed an avian flu outbreak at a commercial egg-laying facility in Hyde County, affecting more than 3 million birds.
The department did not release the name of the facility, citing state law: “ … We do not release farm name and address for animal disease cases. We only identify the county in which the case occurred,” NCDA Assistant Director Heather Overton wrote in an email.
“However, Rose Acre Farms in Pantego is the only commercial egg-laying facility we know of in Hyde County that is large enough to house more than 3 million birds,” Katey said.
This is the second time in recent years that Rose Acre Farms has been hit by the avian flu. In January 2025, a similar-sized outbreak required the facility to kill 3.3 million birds.
LINK:
https://soundrivers.org/enc-facility-hit-with-avian-flu/
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Narragansett, Rhode Island
There has been an increase in suspected cases of avian influenza reported in Narragansett. Please refer to information regarding bird flu from the RI Department of Health at RIDOH information and US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention CDC information for guidance.
LINK:
https://narragansettri.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1124
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H5N1 bird flu spreads to sea otters and sea lions along San Mateo coast, wildlife experts say
Researchers say the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals has spread to other marine mammals, including a sea otter and sea lion.
However, wildlife officials are cautiously optimistic the outbreak will remain contained. It has so far only been detected on beaches in San Mateo County, although testing is being conducted along the coastline.
The strain of bird flu found in these animals contains a mutation that allows it to more easily transmit between mammals. It is also a different variation than the ones found in dairy cows and commercial poultry. This one is Eurasian in origin, and was first seen in 2022...
LINK:
https://www.swoknews.com/ap/national/h5n1-bird-flu-spreads-to-sea-otters-and-sea-lions-along-san-mateo-coast-wildlife/article_0fbc1a06-782f-5947-8b1d-5773f2d80f69.html
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Manassas, Virginia bald eagle is 1 of 4 birds in Prince William to die of bird flu this year
Wildlife hospital reports surge in new cases this year
Mar 4, 2026
LINK:
https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/localnews/manassas-bald-eagle-is-1-of-4-birds-in-prince-william-to-die-of-bird/article_2668c283-2ed7-4aee-808e-faa81865a640.html
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101 vultures found dead at Blue Spring State Park, likely from bird flu
Central Florida Public Media | By Marian Summerall
Published February 26, 2026
LINK:
https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2026-02-26/101-vultures-found-dead-at-blue-spring-state-park-likely-from-bird-flu
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Rhode Island’s wildlife rehabilitation clinics are reporting record numbers of sick and injured birds.
Snowy conditions cause uptick in sick, emaciated birds
The Wildlife Clinic of R.I. and Congress of the Birds reported an increase in avian patients from last winter.
"Several birds have already tested positive for the virus this season, Hymel said."
LINK:
https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2026/02/snowy-conditions-cause-uptick-in-sick-emaciated-birds
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Boston, Massachusetts
Avian flu confirmed in Boston-area birds, public health officials say
February 25, 2026
Avian flu was confirmed in the Emerald Necklace, a park system in Boston and Brookline that is over seven miles long and covers 1,100 acres, officials said.
LINK:
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/avian-flu-confirmed-boston-area-birds-public-health-officials-say/BJECFFGFK5HOPPCP3W6S6UOWMA/?outputType=amp
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ANNAPOLIS, MD
Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Caroline County
February 25, 2026
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced a presumptive positive case of H5 Avian Influenza on a commercial broiler farm in Caroline County. This is the second case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in Caroline County this year and the third case in Maryland in 2026. State officials have quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the property are being or have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the infected flock will not enter the food system.
LINK:
https://news.maryland.gov/mda/press-release/2026/02/25/preliminary-testing-confirms-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-in-caroline-county-3/
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First cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in northern elephant seals confirmed in California
The outbreak marks the first cases of HPAI H5N1 in marine mammals in California and the first detection in northern elephant seals.
February 25, 2026
LINK:
https://news.ucsc.edu/2026/02/first-cases-of-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-in-northern-elephant-seals-confirmed-in-california/
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Red foxes on San Juan Island(Washington) test positive for avian influenza
February 20th, 2026
LINK:
https://theorcasonian.com/red-foxes-on-san-juan-island-test-positive-for-avian-influenza/
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BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Samples from crows found dead at WKBN’s property tested positive for Avian Influenza, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirmed.
A wildlife research technician for ODNR confirmed that samples sent to a laboratory came back positive for the bird flu.
Related stories:
Officials confirm at least one case of bird flu in Mahoning County
Experts warning locals to avoid dead birds amid avian flu outbreak
Earlier this week, 14 dead crows were found on WKBN’s property after reports across the area of other dead birds. They were found after a Canada goose also tested positive for the H-5 strain on Feb. 10 in Mahoning County and later died.
Meanwhile, large numbers of Canada Geese and crows continue to be found dead, and officials are warning the public to stay away from them.
LINK:
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/boardman-news/dead-crows-on-wkbns-property-test-positive-for-bird-flu-odnr/
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Montana confirms first avian flu case of 2026 in Carbon Co.
by NBC Montana StaffTue, January 27, 2026
HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) has confirmed the first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the state for 2026.
The affected flock, located in Carbon County, consists of chickens and ducks. This marks the first detection of HPAI in Montana since October 2025.
Migratory waterfowl are identified as the primary source of the influenza virus responsible for HPAI.
LINK:
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/montana-confirms-first-avian-flu-case-of-2026-in-carbon-co
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Dead birds washing up in Ohio waterways. Is it avian influenza?
Akron Beacon Journal
Feb. 19, 2026
Dead birds, primarily Canada geese, are being found in large numbers along Ohio's waterways.
An expert attributes the deaths to the return of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu.
Recent thaws have caused birds to congregate at water sources, increasing the spread of the virus.
Officials advise the public and their pets to avoid contact with dead birds to prevent potential exposure.
at Lock 3 of the Ohio & Erie Canal in downtown Akron. "[D]o these get removed and does anyone know why this would happen in such large quantities?" the user asks.
LINK:
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2026/02/19/dead-birds-ohio-avian-influenza-flu/88717725007/
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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
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Dukes County, southeastern Massachusetts
Avian flu detected in Dukes County in 300 backyard chickens
Portrait of Heather McCarron Heather McCarron
Cape Cod Times
Updated Jan. 9, 2026,
A backyard flock of 300 chickens in Dukes County, or Martha's Vineyard, was euthanized after testing positive for avian flu.
The virus is a significant threat to domestic poultry and wild birds but is not considered a human food safety risk.
Officials advise poultry owners to keep birds indoors and prevent contact with wild waterfowl.
LINK:
https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/healthcare/2026/01/09/avian-flu-cape-cod-dukes-country-poultry-chickens-massachusetts-department-of-agriculture-hpai/88086585007/
COMMENT: So whenever backyard flocks become infected it also means the birds(and possibly other animal carriers in the wild have avian flu
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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.
LINK:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU3rRBViQbM/
COMMENT: I just have to comment this is an astronomical number...
"More than 3 million additional birds have been affected by avian flu in Lancaster County." I don't think people even have a perspective on how many that is.. One time to relax myself I decided to count to 100 and back ..I was a little nervous and thought it be a good idea to focus on counting. I counted to 100 and then backwards then I counted to two! That's a lot right there.. No one an even count to 3 million..okay... now Imagine you are in Pa or New Jersey and there are dead birds and some birds in pain disoriented flopping around and other birds just acting normal amongst theses poor sick creatures and there are so many of them you can't count..
... Now I have to ask the question would you wear a mask? I would and am .. Now imagine working in a hospital in that region or any region and somebody comes in having trouble breathing and maybe has influenza B but you aren't sure.. Would you mask ? I would and am... All I know with that much death of birds in the air I can't imagine people going maskless around birds or one another at this time in history .. that's over 3 million birds man just in PA alone.. that's some weirdness man..That's a lot of death in the air. Just telling you like it is. Try counting 3 million in your head and you'll realize real fast that's impossible to count. I have no doubt people are in denial and ignoring it but personally I think people are crazy to not protect themselves because that's an astronomical amount of dead creatures unlike any number I have heard of since I ve been born. Totally unreal and totally unrealistic to ignore and not take precautions such as masking to prevent the disease from possibly jumping human to human in my opinion.
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Eldridge Park Swan dies. Bird Flu kills other park birds ELMIRA, N.Y.
by: Jim Turpin
Posted: Feb 18, 2026
LINK:
https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/eldridge-park-swan-dies-bird-flu-kills-other-park-birds/
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Bird flu suspected as dead geese are found at multiple parks across New Jersey, officials say
Updated: Feb. 17, 2026, 8:30 p.m.|Published: Feb. 17, 2026 The bird flu, formally named Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1), is a respiratory disease of birds caused by Influenza A viruses. The virus is carried by wild birds such as ducks, gulls and shorebirds, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. The virus can kill domestic poultry including chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. The animals carrying the virus may show no signs of illness.
LINK:
https://www.nj.com/news/2026/02/bird-flu-suspected-as-dead-geese-are-found-at-multiple-parks-across-new-jersey-officials-say.html
Updated Feb 18 2026:
Bird flu suspected in geese in Pitman, New Jersey, among latest cases in state; parks closed
LINK:
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/new-jersey-bird-flu-alcyon-geese-pitman-gloucester/
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See dead or dying birds? Could be bird flu, county warns
By P.C. ROBINSON Managing Editor Feb 18, 2026
LINK:
https://www.newjerseyhills.com/bernardsville_news/news/see-dead-or-dying-birds-could-be-bird-flu-county-warns/article_65e53394-ae30-47a9-beca-db65ea8c0c8a.html
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Dead Geese With Presumed Bird Flu Found In Gloucester Twp.
More than 1K dead or sick wild birds have been reported throughout New Jersey in recent days.
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Posted Wed, Feb 18, 2026
LINK:
https://patch.com/new-jersey/gloucestertownship/dead-geese-presumed-bird-flu-found-gloucester-twp
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Backyard flock tests positive for bird flu in Yakima County, Washington State
Yakima Herald-Republic Jan 21, 2026
A small backyard flock of chickens in Yakima County has tested positive for bird flu, according to the Yakima Health District.
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is caused by Type A influenza viruses found naturally in wild birds. It can spread to other birds and sometimes mammals and may cause serious illness or death in poultry. Migratory birds that pass through Yakima County can carry the virus.
The risk to the public is low, but people with close contact with infected birds or other infected animals may be at higher risk, including backyard flock owners, agricultural workers who are around animals, hunters and people who work with wildlife.
LINK:
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/backyard-flock-tests-positive-for-bird-flu-in-yakima-county/article_ff326858-55a5-4a66-9675-5131593f9c42.html
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Presumptive Positive Result for Bird Flu at George Washington Birthplace
Date: January 22, 2026
COLONIAL BEACH, Va. — George Washington Birthplace National Monument officials have been notified of a presumptive positive case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a deceased juvenile bald eagle discovered at the park on January 4.
LINK:
https://www.nps.gov/gewa/learn/news/bird-flu-detected.htm
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Turkey farm in Minnesota hit hard with avian flu
News brief
January 22, 2026
LINK:
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/turkey-farm-minnesota-hit-hard-avian-flu
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West Virginia confirms HPAI in two more backyard flocks
By Other News -
January 22, 2026
LINK:
https://www.farmanddairy.com/news/west-virginia-confirms-hpai-in-two-more-backyard-flocks/901729.html
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Michigan’s first 2026 case of bird flu detected in Ottawa County backyard flock
Updated: Jan. 28, 2026
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Bird flu has been detected in an Ottawa County backyard flock, marking the first bird flu case in Michigan this year.
LINK:
https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/01/michigans-first-2026-case-of-bird-flu-detected-in-ottawa-county-backyard-flock.html
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Hart County, Georgia
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Hart County, the Georgia Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday. The affected premises is a broiler-breeder operation with approximately 39,600 birds at the time of detection.
This is the third detection of HPAI in a commercial poultry operation in Georgia in 2026 and the sixth overall since the nationwide outbreak began in February 2022.
LINK:
https://www.mainstreetnews.com/madison/news/avian-flu-confirmed-in-commercial-poultry-flock-in-hart-county/article_a6eb7104-dab8-4c3e-888b-0e30af334a63.html
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Washington outdoor cat dies after contracting avian influenza Published 2:33 pm Wednesday, January 28, 2026
An outdoor pet cat tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza and later died in Grant County, Wash., after reportedly coming into contact with a dead wild bird. The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced the case Jan. 27.
LINK:
https://capitalpress.com/2026/01/28/washington-outdoor-cat-dies-after-contracting-avian-influenza/
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Mississippi’s first bird flu case of 2026 reported in Amite County
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February 4, 2026
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Mississippi’s first case of bird flu this year has been confirmed.
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health was notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory that a positive case of H5 avian influenza was found at a commercial broiler chicken flock in Amite County. The state veterinarian has quarantined the affected premises, and birds on the property have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the flock have not entered the food system.
LINK:
https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippis-first-bird-flu-case-of-2026-reported-in-amite-county/
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Skunk tests positive for bird flu in Pueblo County, Colorado
by: Brett Yager
Posted: Feb 12, 2026
LINK:
https://www.fox21news.com/news/skunk-tests-positive-for-bird-flu-in-pueblo-county/
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Bird flu kills 10th dolphin in Florida's Indian River Lagoon
Portrait of Jim Waymer Jim Waymer
Florida Today
Feb. 5, 2026, 1:03 p.m. ET
LINK:
https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/environment/lagoon/2026/02/05/bird-flu-kills-10th-dolphin-in-floridas-indian-river-lagoon/88528542007/
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A bird flu case was announced in Kent County, Delaware
this past weekend, Delaware Agriculture Week kicked off with the state's poultry industry Video news story...(they recommend footbaths)
LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/WBOCTV16/videos/after-a-presumptive-positive-bird-flu-case-was-announced-in-kent-county-this-pas/2061259548006968/
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Southern Indiana
Bird Flu Found in Southern Indiana for First Time in a Year—Major Turkey Farm Hit in Sullivan County
Indiana Duck, Turkey Farms Detect Avian Flu
Posted Feb 16, 2026
For the first time in nearly a year, the virus known as bird flu has been found on a commercial turkey farm in southwestern Indiana.
According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), a commercial turkey farm in Sullivan County with a flock size of 45,686 was detected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Sullivan County is along the border with Illinois, with Vigo County (Terre Haute) directly to the north and Knox County (Vincennes) directly to the south.
State health officials did not disclose to Hoosier Ag Today the name of the farm, nor the specific location of the facility impacted.
LINK:
https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/2026/02/15/bird-flu-turkey-farm-sullivan-county/
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City of Orlando exploring swan safety measures after avian flu outbreak
WESH - Orlando Videos
Mon, February 16, 2026
29 swans died (Jan 21, 2026)
Lake Eola
City of Orlando exploring swan safety measures after avian flu outbreak
LINK:
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/city-orlando-exploring-swan-safety-032011736.html
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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — One of the area’s leading experts in wild birds is warning people and pets to stay away from dead birds, as there appears to be an outbreak of Avian influenza — commonly called the bird flu.
Posted: Feb 16, 2026
Dead birds, mostly Canada geese, are showing up around bodies of water in the area. The bird flu is highly contagious, so the handling of dead birds should be done with care.
Heather Merritt is the director of Canfield’s Birds in Flight Sanctuary. It was Merritt who pointed First News to Perkins Park, where we found at least four dead Canada geese.
“We are getting multiple calls on dead birds,” Merritt said. “It’s avian influenza, which is a highly pathogenic, very contagious virus that the birds are carrying, and people need to stay away from them and keep their pets away from them.”
Merritt said the freeze deprived birds of water. Now that it’s thawing, small holes are opening in the ice, to which the birds are congregating, spreading the virus.
Merritt strongly stressed that people and pets should stay away from dead birds. She said what to do if they find them.
“They should double-bag the bird while they have gloves and a mask on and just throw it in their trash,” Merritt said.
Bird flu is not limited to Canada geese. Crows are dying, too. Both birds have a tendency to band together.
LINK:
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/warren-news/experts-warning-locals-to-avoid-dead-birds-amid-avian-flu-outbreak/
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Maryland: Bird flu confirmed in commercial farm in Wicomico County
Source of information.
1. WOBC
https://www.wboc.com/news/bird-flu-confirmed-in-commercial-farm-in-wicomico-county/video_ed4aeb73-70fb-5642-880d-4230a8f39abd.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share
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Bird flu flockdown? 5-star chicken hotel forced to close due to outbreak
By Talker News Feb 13, 2026
The owner of a five-star hotel for chickens says she fears for the future of her business after three months of a bird flu "flockdown."
Katriona Shovlin, 33, who runs the luxury bird boarding business Hen Weekend in Upchurch, Kent, had to shut down in October after news of a bird flu outbreak nearby.
LINK:
https://www.wataugademocrat.com/lifestyles/health/bird-flu-flockdown-5-star-chicken-hotel-forced-to-close-due-to-outbreak/article_4f7ea399-3c4d-58ab-bca2-eee55aafcca9.html
COMMENT: I was just looking at avian flu outbreaks randomly and lo and behold I found this article and its in the same county I live in! This hits close to home!.. it says "she got a shocking call from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announcing a lockdown as there was a confirmed bird flu case nearby." I have been watching the news vigilantly for this stuff because I have irresponsible neighbors who have trouble keeping their roosters and chickens from straying.
I haven't seen any public reports of avian flu in October being reported in Watauga county. I'm looking that up right now and so it appears Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs didn't report this publicly to any newspapers from what I am seeing.
Of course I mask but that won't necessarily protect the feral cats I take care of. Sooner or later again avian flu is going to hit everybody's neighborhoods no doubt.
It reads Kat said: “I was worried because I was getting text updates and the cases seemed to keep getting closer to home. There was a huge outbreak only a mile away." So that means there is avian flu in my county now!. Ive got to be extra careful as I always am when I take my indoor dog out to go the bathroom. Ive got to make sure my little dog doesn't graze upon or get hold of any bird, poultry, or cat scat when I briefly walk him in our backyard on his leash.
I swear I'm looking up avian flu in Watauga County NC and I can't find a thing on it!? I gotta dig deep and contact that girl named Kat to find out what her sources are!? Where's the huge outbreak of avian flu in Watauga County occurring that Kat is referring to?
Latest research indicates this is occurring in Asje county a neighboring county to Watuga county...
"As of mid-February 2026, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has impacted the region, with reports indicating that a "5-star chicken hotel" in or near Ashe County was forced to close due to a bird flu outbreak"
migrating birds have no boundaries.
Wear a Mask,
The Masked Man
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Bird flu continues to spread in Lubbock, Texas but it may not have reached its peak
Published February 13, 2026
The City of Lubbock continues to remind citizens not to touch wild birds, as officials report having collected more than 2,000 dead birds by the end of January. Here are avian flu facts to be aware of and ways to keep yourself and your pets healthy.
Avian flu continues to spread among wild birds in and around Lubbock and city officials have said the outbreak may not have peaked yet.
According to Lubbock City Manager Jarrett Atkinson, by the end of January, the city had collected more than 2,000 dead birds.
"We're being told it probably hasn't peaked. There's still another week or so to go before it peaks," he said.
LINK:
https://www.hppr.org/hppr-news/2026-02-13/bird-flu-continues-to-spread-in-lubbock-but-it-may-not-have-reached-its-peak
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Bird flu again detected among wild birds in Utah
Testing of birds near the Great Salt Lake and from several counties have detected the avian illness.
Published: Feb 13, 2026
LINK:
https://www.deseret.com/environment/2026/02/13/avian-flu-found-wild-birds-utah-great-salt-lake-counties/
COMMENT: Although the article doesn't say how many have passed away since 2026 I'm going to include Utah in this thread for having been so forthcoming and showing concern for the avian flu ..we shall update this post of Utah's avian flu as the year progresses...
UPDATE:
"Utah officials monitor uptick in avian flu after nearly 50 bird carcasses test positive"
LINK:
https://kmyu.tv/news/local/utah-officials-monitor-uptick-in-avian-flu-after-nearly-50-bird-carcasses-test-positive
by Aubree B. Jennings, KUTVFri, February 13th 2026
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Avian flu confirmed in Summit County wild birds amid virus uptick
Heather Bergeson
by Heather Bergeson
Published: Feb 16, 2026
LINK:
https://townlift.com/2026/02/avian-flu-confirmed-in-summit-county-wild-birds-amid-virus-uptick/
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Over 76K birds infected by bird flu since start of 2026 in multiple states are among the first cases of the virus in 2026.
infections include:
34,600 birds at a commercial farm for raising game birds in Butte County, California
15,700 birds at a commercial farm for raising game birds in Anderson County, Kansas
14,000 birds at a commercial turkey plant in Sampson County, North Carolina
6,000 birds at a poultry plant in Texas County, Missouri
4,600 birds at a commercial farm for raising game birds in Nemaha County, Kansas
LINK:
https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nation-world/bird-flu-infects-thousands-since-start-of-2026/507-693deda2-81ee-46e0-9725-791e63f26a16
("The numbers do not account for bird flu confirmations in wild birds, which are recorded in a separate database. Two high-profile wild bird die-offs in late 2025 were linked to the virus, including roughly 200 Canada geese found dead in Iowa and a dozen or more swans in Orlando's Lake Eola Park").
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Kossuth County, Iowa
Iowa's second case of bird flu in 2026 confirmed This is the second case of the year 2026 ; the first was announced last Thursday and also involved game birds in Kossuth County.
Jan 28, 2026
LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwq8EgF1ukM
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tate responds to major avian flu outbreak in Weld County
By Tegan Wendland
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Feb. 3, 2026
"Avian flu concerns are ramping up further in Weld County, after hens at an egg operation with 1.3 million chickens tested positive for the virus last week. Agriculture officials have issued poultry quarantine orders for the area and the state has enacted a disaster declaration for Weld County.
The first time since July 2024 that avian flu has been detected in a commercial flock in Colorado. However, four backyard flocks in Morgan, Logan and Larimer counties have tested positive in the past two months."
LINK:
https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/03/weld-county-avian-flu-outbreak/
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Avian flu suspected in dozens of crow deaths in Wallkill, New York
DEC collected several birds for testing and is urging the public to avoid contact.
Feb 6, 2026
One man who works in the area described the scene as unsettling.
“It’s very terrifying at night,” Simon Kahn said. “It’s like they’re at war. You come back in the morning and there are just dead birds.”
LINK:
https://westchester.news12.com/avian-flu-suspected-in-dozens-of-crow-deaths-in-wallkill
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Kansas
413,000 Kansas birds impacted by worst bird flu outbreak nationwide in 2026
by: Matthew Self
Posted: Jan 12, 2026
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas is one of the hardest-hit states in the nation by bird flu at the outset of 2026 as poultry operations are placed in quarantine.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports on its website that Kansas is suffering from the nation’s largest current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza as of Jan. 12. In total, over 413,000 birds from commercial and backyard flocks are being impacted by HPAI in 2026.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture reports that HPAI, also known as bird flu, is spread primarily by wild birds migrating across the country such as snow geese and Canada geese. HPAI symptoms in birds include diarrhea, lack of coordination, nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing, low energy, reduced egg production and sudden death, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
LINK:
https://www.ksnt.com/news/kansas/413000-kansas-birds-impacted-by-worst-bird-flu-outbreak-nationwide-in-2026/
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Bird flu found at Georgia commercial poultry farm, state’s first case of 2026.
Source of information.
1. WSBTV.
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/states-first-bird-flu-case-2026-found-commercial-poultry-farm/SOXGWEOJR5BXLMJQYL6P5PYBCM/
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Florida: Avian flu death count rises to 32 birds at Orlando's Lake Eola, including 26 swans.
Source of information.
1. PHYS.
https://phys.org/news/2026-01-avian-flu-death-birds-orlando.html
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Hawaii: Kauai duck confirmed dead from bird flu in Hanalei.
Source of information.
1. Star Advertiser.
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/01/13/breaking-news/kauai-duck-that-died-in-hanalei-confirmed-to-have-bird-flu/
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Martha’s Vineyard: Over 350 chickens euthanized for bird flu.
Source of information.
1. MV Times.
https://www.mvtimes.com/2026/01/07/350-chickens-euthanized-bird-flu/
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This will be the 2026 tracking thread for the spread of HPAI in US animals. All news studies and cases of animals dealing with Bird Flu in the US will be posted in here.