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Bird Flu Blamed for Mass Deaths of Wild Birds Across Southern Michigan, State Wildlife Officials Urge Caution

LANSING, Mich. — State wildlife officials have reported a suspected outbreak of bird flu in southern Michigan, believed to be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of wild birds throughout the region. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) attributes these fatalities to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), with over 300 wild birds discovered deceased across five counties since the beginning of the year. Concerns among local residents have escalated, with discoveries of dead …

Avian Flu Outbreak Claims Lives of Rare Birds at Queens and Bronx Zoos Amid Statewide Emergency Measures

New York, NY — An outbreak of avian flu has severely impacted bird populations in New York’s celebrated city zoos, resulting in the death of multiple birds and prompting swift action from state officials. Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered the temporary closure of all live poultry markets across New York City and surrounding areas to curb the virus’s spread. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which oversees operations for both the Queens and Bronx Zoos, has confirmed …

Bird Flu Outbreak Suspected in Deaths of Multiple Wild Birds Across New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – Officials in New Jersey are investigating the deaths of several wild birds across four counties, suspecting that a bird flu outbreak could be responsible. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish and Wildlife division alerted hunters last week about the discovery of multiple deceased birds, including snow geese, Canada geese, and hawks, showing presumptive positive results for avian influenza. The birds were recovered in Warren, Middlesex, Morris, and Sussex counties, raising …

Mysterious Deaths of Kaimuki’s Wild Birds Linked to Trauma, Not Avian Flu, Confirm Hawaii Agriculture Officials

Honolulu, Hawaii – After a distressing discovery of 13 dead wild zebra doves in a Honolulu resident’s yard, state agriculture officials have confirmed that the cause of death was trauma, not avian flu as initially feared. The birds, which presented with symptoms including bloody eyes, were rigorously tested to ensure they did not succumb to the flu, which has recently been detected in Hawaii’s bird populations. The resident, identified only as Connie, reported the alarming …