Middle Creek Wildlife officials brace for perfect storm of migrating snow geese and avian influenza
There was a snow goose die-off due to HPAI at the beginning of January at flooded quarries in Lower Nazareth Township in Northampton County and Upper Macungie Township in Lehigh County. This has officials concerned about the spread of the virus. The game commission cleaned up over 5,000 dead snow geese from both sites.
AVIAN FLU | Game commission closes parts of Middle Creek Wildlife Area
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is restricting access to some areas of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Previous report above: Middle Creek offers spectacular views of snow geese.Sign up for our Newsletters"With the continued warming trends and the anticipated arrival of snow geese to Middle Creek,
Sections of Middle Creek closed during snow geese migration as precaution against bird flu
The game commission also strongly discouraged residents from visiting if they have pet birds, domestic poultry or connections with commercial poultry facilities.
Parts of Middle Creek closed due to avian flu
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is closing some areas of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Lancaster and Lebanon counties starting Feb. 4 die to bird flu.
Avian influenza: Game Commission restricts access to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Officials are restricting public access at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area starting Feb. 4 due out of caution for residents.
Bird flu’s spread in Pa. could threaten Middle Creek snow geese watch
An alert on the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area website warns that bird flu could be affecting any geese migrating through the area.
Bird flu to close parts of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area [update]
The Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to close parts of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area today as bird flu continues to spread.
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Pa. wildlife area closed ahead of bird migration, avian flu warning issued
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced that the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area will see some closures due to the ...
Popular central Pa. wildlife area closes public access due to bird flu concerns
Visitors to the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area are advised to remain in their vehicles and observe wildlife from ...
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Case of bird flu confirmed in Schuylkill County
A dead Canada goose found in South Manheim Township has tested positive for avian influenza, the first confirmed case of the ...