Middle Creek, avian influenza

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 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.
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.
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,
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
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Wildlife center, a destination for bird watchers, closes several areas amid growing avian flu concerns
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Case of bird flu confirmed in Schuylkill County
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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 ...
Wildlife center, destination for bird watchers, closes several areas amid avian flu concerns
Thousands of people anticipating the annual snow geese migration at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area may have to find ...