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**Pathfinder** · June 26, 2024, 11:32 AM

Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: June 26, 2024
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

New Jersey Middlesex 02/24/2024 06/21/2024 EA H5N1 Bald eagle Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Bergen 01/31/2024 06/21/2024 EA H5N1 Bald eagle Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Mercer 03/23/2024 06/13/2024 EA H5N1 Bald eagle Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Bergen 02/27/2024 06/13/2024 EA H5N1 Bald eagle Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality

HPAI Detections in Wild Birds

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

View the latest information on detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds.

**Pathfinder** · September 3, 2024, 04:15 PM

Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

New Jersey Ocean 8/3/2024 8/30/2024 EA H5N1 Peregrine falcon Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
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HPAI Detections in Wild Birds

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

View the latest information on detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds.

**Commonground** · January 9, 2025, 06:14 AM

New Jersey
BIRD FLU HITS NJ: Avian Flu Outbreak Suspected In Widespread Deaths Across Garden State
1/8
Multiple wild bird fatalities, predominantly among snow geese, have been reported across New Jersey this week, with avian influenza suspected as the cause.

Preliminary in-state testing has indicated presumptive positive results for H5 avian influenza in seven snow geese, two Canada geese, and two hawks recovered from Warren, Middlesex, Morris, and Sussex Counties. Additional animals from various sites in southern New Jersey are currently undergoing testing.
...https://lakewoodalerts.com/bird-flu-...-garden-state/

North Jersey wastewater sample tests positive for bird flu.
Wed, January 8, 2025

A wastewater sample from the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission tested positive for H5 bird flu this week, according to WastewaterSCAN, a monitoring program based at Stanford University.

The positive test from a Jan. 6 sample comes amid a national rise in cases of H5N1 avian flu, which has been evident in New Jersey mostly through high egg prices at the market. No active outbreaks in poultry or livestock have been reported in New Jersey, which sits along major migratory bird routes. However, the virus has had significant impacts elsewhere.
...https://www.yahoo.com/news/north-jer...210246914.html

**Commonground** · January 18, 2025, 06:47 PM

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

January 17, 2025
Excerpts:

The current active outbreak in wild birds began at the end of December. Since then, more than 140 sick or dead snow geese and Canada geese, as well as lower numbers of raptors and other avian scavengers, have been reported from more than 30 locations in the state. Clusters of five or more have been reported in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem and Warren counties. Of these wild birds, 11 have non-negative testing results awaiting federal confirmatory testing.

The Department of Agriculture regularly tests backyard flocks and live bird markets around the state. Last year the department tested more than 3,800 backyard flocks and performed testing in 43 live bird markets for HPAI. There have been no positive tests for HPAI through 2024 and thus far this year.

https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/news-2025-01-17-murphy-administration-updates-public-on-steps-being-taken-to-track-and-respond-to-h5n1-avian-influenza/

**Mary Wilson** · January 19, 2025, 02:37 PM

Merrill Creek Reservoir temporarily closed due to confirmed cases of bird flu

January 17, 2025
Jay Edwards

HARMONY TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR), located in Harmony Township, has temporarily suspended public access to its facilities, including the visitor center, following confirmed cases of the Bird Flu virus (H5N1). This precautionary measure aims to protect the health and safety of visitors. ...

Several dead or sick birds were observed at MCR, prompting the staff to report the findings to the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife (NJDFW) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) for further evaluation. NJDFW has since confirmed that the virus was detected in the birds found at the reservoir. ...

https://wrnjradio.com/merrill-creek-reservoir-temporarily-closed-due-to-confirmed-cases-of-bird-flu/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH5yqxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXxwd8aJ13w2 Rhvl5CVLzHo6LKI6d9vAiClZMo9OpveYFGxPLb-SzemSkg_aem_vDPBGmzwtMDoXP2lntxFjA

**Pathfinder** · January 28, 2025, 05:22 PM

Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: January 28, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

New Jersey	Warren	1/14/2025	1/22/2025	EA H5	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Warren	1/14/2025	1/22/2025	EA H5	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Warren	1/14/2025	1/22/2025	EA H5	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Warren	1/14/2025	1/22/2025	EA H5	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Salem	1/3/2025	1/16/2025	EA H5	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Salem	1/3/2025	1/16/2025	EA H5	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Salem	1/3/2025	1/16/2025	EA H5	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality

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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock...ons/wild-birds

**Shiloh** · February 8, 2025, 02:29 PM

Source: https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/02/...ver-banks.html

Avian flu suspected in deaths of 30 wild birds found on N.J. river banks
Updated: Feb. 08, 2025, 8:56 a.m.|Published: Feb. 08, 2025, 7:00 a.m.
By AJ McDougall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The bodies of more than 30 birds were removed from the banks of Shark River in Monmouth County this week, with avian influenza suspected to be the cause of death, local officials said Friday...

**Pathfinder** · February 11, 2025, 02:25 PM

This is an update on the Borough's response to removing dead geese from the Borough's parks.

Mario's Pest Control to remove dead geese in Borough parks on Saturday, February 8th.

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM

The Borough has contracted with Mario's Pest Control to remove the dead geese tomorrow (Saturday, February 8th) from the millpond and surrounding park land in Dr. Farmer's Park and Pete Sensi Park. The Borough closed Dr. Farmer's Park including the boat launch and along the waterway. The Borough has closed Pete Sensi Park with the exception of the parking lot. The Borough has closed part of Heritage Park by the Old Mill parking lot access point and along the waterway. Please observe these closures. Fishing is prohibited at this time. Do not touch any dead birds or bird feces. Do not feed or handle wildlife. Report any additional geese deaths to Borough Hall staff at 609-259-3151.

Allentown is following up with Monmouth County, the NJ DEP, and the USDA. This is an evolving situation. Additional updates may come.

Mario's Pest Control to remove dead geese in Borough parks on Saturday, February 8th.

https://allentownboronj.com/index.asp?SEC=565CCF08-FEF5-4C74-B76F-C96852FBBF05&DE=AD5D8B45-FAE7-4F46-BC2F-BB7702BA1A8F

The Official Website of the Borough of Allentown, New Jersey

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Monmouth County

N.J. park to remain closed after avian flu is suspected in geese deaths

Updated: Feb. 11, 2025, 2:14 p.m.|Published: Feb. 11, 2025, 12:46 p.m.

By Eric Conklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Two parks and a portion of another in a New Jersey borough are closed indefinitely after dozens of Canadian geese appeared dead around those sites over the past three weeks.

The recreational areas in Allentown, Dr. Farmer’s Park, Pete Sensi Park and a portion of Heritage Park, will remain closed after some 30 dead geese were removed over the weekend, Mayor Thomas Fritts said Tuesday.

The deaths come amid the avian influenza being suspected in over 100 wild bird fatalities in the state over the past month. The sightings have prompted officials to caution the public against direct contact with geese without protective gear.
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N.J. park to remain closed after avian flu is suspected in geese deaths

https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/02/nj-park-to-remain-closed-after-avian-flu-is-suspected-in-geese-deaths.html

Dozens of dead geese were removed from three parks in Allentown, Monmouth County, officials said.

**Shiloh** · February 20, 2025, 04:42 PM

Source: https://patch.com/new-jersey/moorest...-burlington-co

1st Bird Flu Case Detected In Burlington Co.
A dead goose tested positive for H5N1, marking the county's first-known case of the virus since the outbreak began.
Josh Bakan,
Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Posted Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 3:59 pm ET

PEMBERTON, NJ — A dead goose in Burlington County tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, marking the county's first-known case of bird flu strain, officials said Thursday.

The wild Canada goose was found dead in Pemberton earlier this month. It was with other wild geese, according to the Burlington County Health Department.

State environmental officials tested the bird as part of New Jersey's avian-influenza monitoring. The county health department was notified Wednesday evening about the presumed positive test...

**Commonground** · February 22, 2025, 02:47 PM

Dozens of dead birds recovered from banks of Shark River suspected of having bird flu

Excerpt:

Dead birds haven’t just been seen in Neptune Township. The suspected bird flu is affecting the entire Shark River Basin from Neptune City to Belmar to Wall Township, where 55 dead birds were recovered.
More dead birds were seen in Ocean County along the banks of the Manasquan River in Point Pleasant Borough

...https://newjersey.news12.com/dozens-...aving-bird-flu

**Shiloh** · February 26, 2025, 05:09 PM

Source: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news...d-flu/4119326/

Dead geese in 2 NJ counties test positive for bird flu, officials say
Officials in New Jersey are warning residents after H5N1 avian influenza was discovered in dead wild geese in Burlington and Monmouth counties
By Hayden Mitman • Published 5 hours ago • Updated 28 mins ago

Health officials in New Jersey are warning residents after H5N1 avian influenza -- or bird flu -- was found in dead wild Canada geese in Burlington and Monmouth counties recently.

In Burlington County, officials said bird flu was found in a dead goose that was recovered from a location in Pemberton.

Here, officials said, the bird was found with other dead geese and it was tested as part of a monitoring program.

Officials said that this positive test marks the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Burlington County since the nationwide outbreak started in 2022.

Earlier this month, in Monmouth County, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection closed Dr. Farmer's Park, Pete Sensi Park, and Heritage Park until further notice after dead geese found at the millpond and surrounding areas in Allentown Borough tested positive for bird flu...

**Pathfinder** · May 8, 2025, 09:30 AM

Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: May 07, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

New Jersey	Essex	2/2/2025	4/30/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Flamingo (unidentified)	Captive wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Burlington	1/23/2025	2/5/2025	EA H5	Mallard	Wild bird	Hunter harvest
New Jersey	Burlington	1/23/2025	2/5/2025	EA H5	Mallard	Wild bird	Hunter harvest
New Jersey	Burlington	1/23/2025	2/5/2025	EA H5	Mallard	Wild bird	Hunter harvest

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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

**Pathfinder** · June 4, 2025, 04:31 PM

Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: June 04, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification

New Jersey	Gloucester	4/16/2025	6/2/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Bald eagle	Wild bird
New Jersey	Ocean	4/16/2025	6/2/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Sanderling	Wild bird
New Jersey	Ocean	4/16/2025	6/2/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Sanderling	Wild bird
New Jersey	Cumberland	4/16/2025	5/29/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Bald eagle	Wild bird
New Jersey	Cumberland	4/16/2025	5/29/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Bald eagle	Wild bird
New Jersey	Cumberland	4/16/2025	5/29/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Bald eagle	Wild bird
New Jersey	Cumberland	4/16/2025	5/29/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Bald eagle	Wild bird

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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock...ons/wild-birds

**Pathfinder** · June 19, 2025, 08:54 AM

Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

New Jersey	Hunterdon	1/6/2025	6/11/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Warren	1/5/2025	6/11/2025	EA H5	Red-tailed hawk	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Warren	1/5/2025	6/11/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Canada goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Warren	1/5/2025	6/11/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Canada goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Warren	1/5/2025	6/11/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Warren	1/5/2025	6/11/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Middlesex	1/3/2025	6/11/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Sussex	1/3/2025	6/11/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Morris	1/3/2025	6/11/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey	Morris	1/3/2025	6/11/2025	EA/AM H5N1	Snow goose	Wild bird	Morbidity/Mortality

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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

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