The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported positive results for a homeowner’s flock on Feb. 26.
Avian Flu
2025
February 20, 2025
The Vineyard’s first cases of avian flu found in dead birds last week have Island officials urging the community to do its part to stop the spread of the disease.
February 14, 2025
The turkeys found dead in Edgartown earlier this month have preliminarily tested positive for avian flu, marking the first cases known to be on the Island.
February 3, 2025
Twenty wild turkeys were found dead in the Smith Hollow neighborhood in Edgartown over the weekend and officials suspect bird flu was the culprit.
February 3, 2025
Avian flu is inching closer to the Vineyard and while no cases have been detected here yet, officials suspect the virus could already be on-Island.
2022
June 21, 2022
State environmental officials said Wednesday that they now “strongly suspect” that avian influenza is responsible for the death of large numbers of seabirds washing up on Island shores.
