Avian Flu Confirmed in Wild Birds Across Multiple U.S. Parks

Multiple sites across the United States and England have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds, notably vultures in Virginia and Canada geese in California. Virginia authorities have urged the public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds and to report clusters of bird deaths to wildlife officials to help monitor and control the spread of the virus. Similarly, in California, detection of bird flu at Cameron Park Lake has prompted warnings to park visitors and poultry owners to increase biosecurity measures and avoid handling affected birds. In England, a case of avian flu was confirmed in a wild bird at Thrybergh Country Park, leading to public advisories against touching dead birds and enforcement of biosecurity measures for poultry owners. These outbreaks highlight the risks posed by migratory waterfowl, which can carry and spread the virus even when asymptomatic, and underscore the importance of surveillance and public cooperation in managing avian flu threats. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, issuing guidance to protect both wild and domestic bird populations.