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science11 days ago•35 min saved

Central California records new HPAI H5N1 case in Morro Bay sea lion

A deadly avian influenza strain (HPAI H5N1) has been found in a dead California sea lion along Morro Strand State Beach in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County—the first reported case in this county and the third sea lion overall to contract the virus since the outbreak began. Lab confirmation came March 25 after a March 16 sample; previously detections occurred in San Mateo County and at Point Reyes National Seashore, part of a broader Bay Area seabird mortality event. Officials say human risk remains low and advise against approaching sick wildlife, reporting sightings to NOAA. The outbreak has affected multiple marine mammals and seabirds along California’s coast.

via Yahoo|

#avian-influenza #california-sea-lion #hpai-h5n1

local26 days ago•2 min saved

Bayville Faces Alarming Bird Die-Off Amid Avian Flu Fears

Bayville residents report a growing number of dead birds on the beach, raising fears of an avian flu outbreak. The Department of Environmental Conservation says avian flu is widespread on Long Island and cannot retrieve every carcass. Public guidance emphasizes avoiding contact with dead birds and using gloves, masks, triple-bagging, and sanitation for disposal, as locals call for testing and a coordinated response.

via News12 | Long Island|

#avian-influenza #bayville #dead-birds

science28 days ago•42 min saved

Coast avian flu outbreak expands to seals and beaches along California

An avian influenza outbreak (HPAI H5N1) linked to Año Nuevo State Park has spread to other marine mammals and seabirds along California’s coast, with nine more elephant seals testing positive plus a California sea lion and a southern sea otter. Public risk remains very low, but authorities urge people and pets to avoid contact with sick or dead wildlife and report sightings as researchers monitor the situation. The outbreak has caused partial park closures and paused rescue operations, while scientists continue to study transmission and mortality among seals, otters, and birds across the region.

via Yahoo|

#ano-nuevo-state-park #avian-influenza #coastal-wildlife

environment1 month ago•12 min saved

Bird Flu Reaches California’s Northern Elephant Seals

Seven newly weaned northern elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo in California tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first confirmed cases in the state’s elephant seals amid a global surge. Public risk remains low, but authorities are intensifying surveillance, closing seal-viewing areas, and coordinating across agencies to track spread and origins. The outbreak echoes 2023’s severe die-off among southern elephant seals in Argentina and underscores how climate change and migratory shifts can facilitate cross-species transmission, with potential long-term impacts on marine mammal populations and broader ecosystems.

via Inside Climate News|

#ano-nuevo #avian-influenza #elephant-seals

local1 month ago•11 min saved

Dane County backyard flock diagnosed with bird flu prompts quarantine

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was identified in a Dane County backyard poultry flock. The premises were quarantined and the birds depopulated to prevent spread; USDA animal health officials and the Wisconsin DATCP are coordinating the response. Poultry owners are urged to enhance biosecurity and monitor flocks, reporting signs of illness as prompted. The HPAI H5N1 virus continues to circulate in wild and domestic birds across North America since 2021.

via Channel 3000|

#avian-influenza #backyard-poultry #bird-flu

science1 month ago•2 min saved

Bird Flu Kills Dozens of Seal Pups, Closes Seal-Viewing at Año Nuevo

An outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI H5N1 has killed about 30 elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park in California, prompting the temporary closure of seal-viewing areas through the end of March. Researchers from UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz are intensifying monitoring of the park’s roughly 5,000-seal breeding colony to understand transmission and outcomes, with the virus's source and spread still unknown as wildlife agencies coordinate responses.

via The Guardian|

#ano-nuevo-state-park #avian-influenza #california-wildlife

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Docklands Swan Die-Off Spurs Bird Flu Alarm in London

More than 30 swans have been found dead in London’s Docklands over the past week, with officials probing a suspected outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; the APHA warns the public not to touch dead or visibly sick birds and to wash hands, while the Canal and River Trust conducts tests and Defra/APHA monitor the situation. Public reporting of dead wild birds is encouraged, and volunteers say the losses are emotionally difficult as researchers seek more data.

via BBC|

#avian-influenza #bird-flu #health

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Mass Goose Die-Off at Lake Waynoka Triggers Bird Flu Investigation

Nearly 100 geese were found dead in a Brown County gated community near Lake Waynoka, with officials from the Brown County Health Department, EPA, ODNR, and the Ohio Department of Agriculture collecting samples and disposing of carcasses to test for highly pathogenic avian influenza; results are expected in about a week.

via WKRC|

#avian-influenza #bird-flu #brown-county-ohio

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Mass Goose Die-Off at Long Island Beach Triggers Avian Flu Investigation

Hundreds of dead or sick geese have been reported along Jamesport beaches and in nearby Peconic Bay, prompting testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The DEC says more than 100 waterfowl have been affected in Nassau and Suffolk counties, with three birds collected for testing; no North Fork HPAI detections have been confirmed yet, but officials say the disease remains a risk in wild birds. Residents are advised to avoid contact with sick or dead birds, follow CDC safety protocols, and use the DEC online reporting tool to alert authorities as wildlife health officials monitor the situation.

via Patch|

#avian-influenza #geese #jamesport

science1 month ago•6 min saved

Frozen Birds, Hidden Virus: Why Saving Them Can Be Harmful

The H5N1 avian influenza has become endemic in wild waterfowl, and cold conditions help the virus persist on ice. Public rescue of apparently stranded birds can be counterproductive, as birds may be suffering from infection or stress rather than distress that rescue would fix. Officials urge distancing, reporting dead or ill birds to authorities, and avoiding feeding to prevent crowding that amplifies transmission. The situation has broader implications for poultry losses and surveillance, underscoring that rescuing a single bird can complicate public health and wildlife monitoring.

via Indian Defence Review|

#avian-influenza #bird-feeding #h5n1

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Tamil Nadu Activates Bird Flu Watch After 1,000+ Crow Deaths in Chennai

Avian influenza (H5N1) has resurfaced in Tamil Nadu after 1,000–1,500 crows died around Chennai, triggering intensified state-wide surveillance and biosecurity measures. No human infections have been reported, with authorities coordinating veterinary and public health teams, advising the public to avoid handling dead birds and to ensure poultry is thoroughly cooked. Monitoring is being expanded to poultry farms, hatcheries, live-bird markets, and wetlands to prevent spillover to poultry and people, amid concerns tied to migratory birds and cross-border poultry trade with Kerala.

via Down To Earth|

#avian-influenza #crows #h5n1

colorado-news2 months ago•11 min saved

Colorado declares Weld County avian flu disaster to speed response

Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera verbally declared Weld County a disaster over a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak, enabling state agencies to coordinate mitigation, response and recovery efforts; avian flu is severe with high mortality and can affect people, per the USDA, and Primavera is acting governor while Gov. Polis is in Washington, D.C.

via The Denver Post|

#avian-influenza #colorado-news #disaster-declaration

health2 months ago•24 min saved

Washington Grant County Cat Dies From Bird Flu, Prompting Pet-Safety Warnings

A Grant County outdoor pet cat tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) after exposure to a wild bird and has died. WSDA warns migratory birds can concentrate and spread the virus to pets and poultry, urging owners to keep pets indoors or in covered areas, practice good hygiene, and avoid feeding pets raw or uncooked meat. No human infections have been reported in this case. Since 2022, 149 domestic cats in the U.S. have tested positive for bird flu, with Washington cases sometimes linked to raw pet food.

via komonews.com|

#avian-influenza #bird-flu #grant-county

local2 months ago•3 min saved

Huntington checks dead geese near Heckscher Park for bird flu

About six dead Canada geese near Huntington's Heckscher Park are being tested for avian influenza, with lab results possibly taking up to a month. Officials say human risk is low but residents should avoid contact with sick or dead birds, wear gloves and masks if handling them, and report findings to animal control or the DEC.

via Newsday|

#avian-influenza #geese #heckscher-park

health3 months ago•6 min saved

Scientists warn bird flu could trigger a human pandemic by 2026

Scientists warn that the highly pathogenic bird flu strain H5N1 has spread globally, infecting wild birds, poultry, mammals, and even dairy cattle in the US, raising concerns about potential human transmission and a future pandemic, with experts calling for increased surveillance, vaccination, and global cooperation.

via BBC Science Focus Magazine|

#avian-influenza #bird-flu #h5n1