Avian Flu Arrives in Jackson Hole

Photo Credit: Susan Marsh

The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported on the outbreak in a series of articles:

August 31, 2022:

https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/valley/columnists/avian-influenza-a-small-risk-to-songbirds/article_abc27792-a671-5ee8-b7cb-87940672c5ed.html

May 27, 2022:

'From one pandemic to another': Avian influenza hits Wyoming's raptors, turkeys.

Wildlife officials struggle to quantify the harm flu may be inflicting on Wyoming’s birds.

April 27, 2022:

Avian flu puts 4-H poultry show on the fence

Highly pathogenic avian influenza was first reported in Teton County on April 19.

April 19, 2022:

First case of avian influenza detected in Teton County

For information on when, or if, it may be safe to feed birds, see Wild Bird Diseases in the Jackson Hole Bird & Nature Club's Resources section.