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Over 1,100 Birds Dead as Avian Flu Threatens NJ

2/20/2026

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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reports hundreds of geese have died in New Jersey.
The department reports over 1,100 wild birds dead or sick between February 14 and 16.
Tests are pending to confirm highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Local parks have closed.
Protective measures are recommended when handling sick birds.

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Story summary

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reports hundreds of geese have died in New Jersey.
The department reports over 1,100 wild birds dead or sick between February 14 and 16.
Tests are pending to confirm highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Local parks have closed.
Protective measures are recommended when handling sick birds.