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FEBRUARY 5, 2025 Brewster Residents - Avian (Bird) Flu Advisory
The Health Department urges our Brewster residents and visitors to be aware of unusual or suspect illnesses or death in our wild bird populations. The public should avoid handling suspected sick wildlife, and avoid contact between wildlife and pet dogs, cats and other domestic animals. If you or members of your family suspect exposure to H5N1, monitor your health for flu-like symptoms and contact your healthcare provider or the MA Division of Epidemiology (617-983-6800).
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If 5 or more deceased birds are observed in a single location, residents of Brewster are requested to contact the Department of Natural Resources at (508) 896-4546 for further investigation and reporting to MassWildlife. Notification of unexpected sick or dead domestic birds should be reported to the Health Department at (508) 896-3701 x1120.
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In a video shared by Raptor Tales Rescue of Shrewsbury, the bird could be seen having “sudden and frequent head movements.” This was cause for concern for it having avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
Townsend, MA - We assisted the finder of this adult bald eagle. The video shows neurological deficits with sudden and frequent head movements causing us serious concern for avian influenza. The eagle was taken to the Wildlife Clinic where it tested positive and was euthanized due to the disease. Infected carcasses (like waterfowl) are easy meals for eagles, vultures, other raptors, coyotes and fox. We are incredibly saddened by this loss of life and want to thank the finder for being so caring and proactive. Please see guidance regarding avian influenza below:
-http://mass.gov/.../state-officials-provide-updated...
-https://www.aphis.usda.gov/.../hpai-detections/wild-birds
-https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html
Westborough health officials say they found six dead swans. What they suspect
Norman MillerNorman Miller
The MetroWest Daily News
...March 13, 2025
WESTBOROUGH — Several swans found dead near Mill Pond earlier this week likely died of the avian flu, local officials said.
The town’s Board of Health and an animal control officer discovered the six dead swans. After consulting with state officials, the “presumptive” cause is avian flu.
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February 25, 2026 Avian flu confirmed in Boston-area birds, public health officials say
BOSTON — Highly pathogenic avian flu, or bird flu, has been confirmed in birds in Boston area parks
public health officials said Wednesday.
“Risk of human infection is currently low,” Boston Public Health Commission officials said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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.
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Cats are highly susceptible to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and may die from infection, Brookline town officials said in a statement on Friday. Cat owners in affected areas are advised to keep their pets indoors to prevent exposure.
Dogs and other pets should remain leashed and kept away from wildlife.
Brookline employees are working with Boston Park Rangers “to maintain consistent safety and response protocols,” Brookline public health officials and the town’s public works department said in a statement.
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
... State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method
