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Avian Flu Outbreak Closes Lord Stirling Park Trails and Others in NJ
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Reminder! As of early March 2026, trails at the Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ, are closed to the public until further notice due to an active, localized outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) affecting wild bird populations. The building remains open, but visitors must avoid handling or approaching sick/dead birds.
Key Details Regarding the Closure: Location: Environmental Education Center (Lord Stirling Park) and other Somerset County Park Commission locations, including Duke Island Park. As of March 7 trails at Duke Island Park trails have reopened, but the Raritan River Greenway trails remain closed due to flooding.
Reason: Increased bird mortality, primarily affecting Canada geese, due to confirmed HPAI (bird flu).
Status: Trails are closed, but building hours are maintained.
Safety Advice: The Somerset County Park Commission advises keeping pets leashed and away from water/dead birds, and avoiding walking on frozen water.
More Dead Geese In Verona, Officials say, Possibly Signaling Bird Flu
March 13, 2026
Weeks after reports of dead geese strewn across a Verona park, local and county officials warned of more of the dead waterfowl that might signal an outbreak of bird flu.
On Wednesday, Verona Environmental Commisssion shared photos and videos on social media of dead geese at various spots in Verona Park. The commission cautioned residents to not get near or touch the dead birds and to report any sightings to the county and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. -snip-
Anthony Puglisi, spokesperson for Essex County, said the county was in touch with the NJ Fish and Wildlife at the DEP to coordinate testing and to get guidance on how to handle the burgeoning epidemic. -snip-
The post on Wednesday showed no less than eight dead geese, with one at the bottom of a waterfall in the park. A post from late February showed at least five dead geese resting on a partially frozen pond in the park. -snip-
Residents can report any sick or dead wild birds to NJ Fish and Wildife at 877-WARN-DEP.
