Avian influenza is an increasing public health concern and is spreading across Massachusetts. In the past few days we have heard reports of waterfowl die offs in Cambridge, Amherst, Plymouth and Brockton. If you see birds affected by this disease protect yourself and your family by avoiding any contact with them.

Report observations of dead or dying wild birds to the MassWildlife.

For more information see the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Avian Flu information page.

Learn more about the risk to different types of birds, whether this should affect bird feeding, and related topics from Cornell’s All About Birds website.

For more in depth information you can watch our Avian Flu Webinar presented in March 2024.

Be sure to return to these websites for updated information.