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New Jersey - Avian influenza in wild birds 2024 -2026

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: June 11, 2024
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Method

New Jersey Ocean 04/23/2024 06/04/2024 EA H5N1 Vulture (unidentified) Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Ocean 04/23/2024 06/04/2024 EA H5N1 Fish crow Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Ocean 04/23/2024 06/04/2024 EA H5N1 Fish crow Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Ocean 03/07/2024 04/09/2024 EA H5N1 Bufflehead Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Ocean 03/07/2024 04/09/2024 EA H5N1 Bufflehead Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Ocean 02/23/2024 04/09/2024 EA H5N1 Bufflehead Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Hunterdon 02/20/2024 03/25/2024 EA H5N1 Red-tailed hawk Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
New Jersey Cumberland 02/05/2024 02/29/2024 EA H5N1 Bald eagle Wild bird Morbidity/Mortality
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
 
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

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
 
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...ted-in-widespread-deaths-across-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-jersey-wastewater-sample-tests-210246914.html
 
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.
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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.
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https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/news-2025-0...to-track-and-respond-to-h5n1-avian-influenza/
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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

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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 JerseyWarren1/14/20251/22/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyWarren1/14/20251/22/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyWarren1/14/20251/22/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyWarren1/14/20251/22/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseySalem1/3/20251/16/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseySalem1/3/20251/16/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseySalem1/3/20251/16/2025EA H5Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality


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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds​​
 
Source: https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/02...hs-of-wild-birds-found-on-nj-river-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.​..
 
​ Allentown, NJ
millpond_Web.jpeg

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.

https://allentownboronj.com/index.a...BBF05&DE=AD5D8B45-FAE7-4F46-BC2F-BB7702BA1A8F

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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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https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/02...r-avian-flu-is-suspected-in-geese-deaths.html
 
Source: https://patch.com/new-jersey/moorestown/1st-bird-flu-case-detected-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.​..
 
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...s-of-shark-river-suspected-of-having-bird-flu
 
Source: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/dead-geese-2-nj-counties-bird-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.​..
 
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 JerseyEssex2/2/20254/30/2025EA/AM H5N1Flamingo (unidentified)Captive wild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyBurlington1/23/20252/5/2025EA H5MallardWild birdHunter harvest
New JerseyBurlington1/23/20252/5/2025EA H5MallardWild birdHunter harvest
New JerseyBurlington1/23/20252/5/2025EA H5MallardWild birdHunter harvest
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
 
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 JerseyGloucester4/16/20256/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Bald eagleWild bird
New JerseyOcean4/16/20256/2/2025EA/AM H5N1SanderlingWild bird
New JerseyOcean4/16/20256/2/2025EA/AM H5N1SanderlingWild bird
New JerseyCumberland4/16/20255/29/2025EA/AM H5N1Bald eagleWild bird
New JerseyCumberland4/16/20255/29/2025EA/AM H5N1Bald eagleWild bird
New JerseyCumberland4/16/20255/29/2025EA/AM H5N1Bald eagleWild bird
New JerseyCumberland4/16/20255/29/2025EA/AM H5N1Bald eagleWild bird
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​https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
 
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 JerseyHunterdon1/6/20256/11/2025EA/AM H5N1Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyWarren1/5/20256/11/2025EA H5Red-tailed hawkWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyWarren1/5/20256/11/2025EA/AM H5N1Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyWarren1/5/20256/11/2025EA/AM H5N1Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyWarren1/5/20256/11/2025EA/AM H5N1Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyWarren1/5/20256/11/2025EA/AM H5N1Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyMiddlesex1/3/20256/11/2025EA/AM H5N1Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseySussex1/3/20256/11/2025EA/AM H5N1Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyMorris1/3/20256/11/2025EA/AM H5N1Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyMorris1/3/20256/11/2025EA/AM H5N1Snow gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

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[bolding is mine]
Bird Flu Detected in Vultures in Hillsborough

AUGUST 26, 2025​

Several vultures in Hillsborough tested positive for avian influenza, prompting local officials to issue a warning to residents.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the infections after finding the birds in a ravine near Wildflower Lane. The Hillsborough Health Department urged residents to avoid direct contact with wild birds, keep pets away from them and report unusual die-offs to the state hotline at 1-877-WARNDEP.

​-snip-

New Jersey has tracked isolated cases of avian flu in recent years, mostly among waterfowl and scavenger species. Wildlife experts monitor the spread closely because the virus can threaten both agriculture and native bird populations.

Officials reminded residents not to feed wild birds or leave food scraps outside that attract them. Pet owners should keep dogs and cats from scavenging in wooded areas where sick birds may gather.

Residents can find more information on avian flu through the state’s Fish and Wildlife Division and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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https://thedigestonline.com/news/bird-flu-vultures-hillsborough/
 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: September 09, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification Sampling Metho​d
New JerseyWarren8/21/20259/4/2025EA H5American black duckWild birdLive bird
New JerseyWarren8/21/20259/4/2025EA H5MallardWild birdLive bird
New JerseySomerset8/19/20258/29/2025EA H5Black vultureWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseySomerset8/19/20258/29/2025EA H5Black vultureWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseySomerset8/19/20258/29/2025EA H5Black vultureWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseySomerset2/27/20257/10/2025EA/AM H5N1Dark-eyed juncoWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseySomerset2/27/20257/10/2025EA/AM H5N1Red-tailed hawkWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyHunterdon2/27/20257/10/2025EA/AM H5N1Red-shouldered hawkWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseySomerset2/27/20257/10/2025EA/AM H5N1Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyOcean3/1/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Snowy owlWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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New JerseyBurlington3/1/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Bald eagleWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyAtlantic3/1/20257/2/2025EA H5Bald eagleWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyAtlantic3/1/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Bald eagleWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyCumberland3/1/20257/2/2025EA H5Bald eagleWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyGloucester3/1/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Bald eagleWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyCape May3/1/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Turkey vultureWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyWarren3/12/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Turkey vultureWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyBergen3/12/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Bald eagleWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyHunterdon3/12/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Turkey vultureWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyMiddlesex3/12/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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New JerseyMiddlesex3/12/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyCamden3/28/20257/2/2025EA H5Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyCamden3/28/20257/2/2025EA H5Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyCamden3/28/20257/2/2025EA H5Canada gooseWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyBergen3/12/20257/2/2025EA/AM H5N1Turkey vultureWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
New JerseyCumberland5/24/20257/1/2025EA/AM H5N1Laughing gullWild birdMorbidity/Mortality
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
 
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds

Last Modified: September 17, 2025
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State County Collection Date Date Detected HPAI Strain Bird Species WOAH Classification
New JerseyMiddlesex9/5/20259/12/2025EA H5Black vultureWild bird
New JerseyMiddlesex9/5/20259/12/2025EA H5Black vultureWild bird
New JerseyMiddlesex9/5/20259/12/2025EA H5Black vultureWild bird
New JerseyMiddlesex9/5/20259/12/2025EA H5Black vultureWild bird
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https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestoc...an/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds

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