南澳大利亚当局正在调查一起鸟类大规模死亡事件。2026年8月1日，在Cape Jaffa以南约5公里的Baudin Rocks岛发现了49只死亡和35只患病的凤头燕鸥[1]。这些鸟类目前正在进行H5禽流感检测[1]。
南澳首席兽医官Skye Fruean表示："我们需要等待实验室检测结果，但考虑到该岛有大量凤头燕鸥且有大量患病和死亡的凤头燕鸥，我们当然预计在未来几天会得到一些坏消息"[1]。南澳已确认H5禽流感病例总数达到39例[1]。
South Australian authorities are investigating a mass mortality event involving crested terns discovered on Baudin Rocks island, located approximately 5 kilometers south of Cape Jaffa.[1] The investigation has identified 49 dead and 35 sick crested terns on the island, with samples from these birds undergoing H5 avian influenza testing.[1]
South Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Skye Fruean stated: "We need to wait for the laboratory test results, but given that the island has a large population of crested terns and there are significant numbers of sick and dead crested terns, we certainly anticipate receiving some bad news over the coming days."[1] The discovery was made on Friday, August 1, 2026.[1] South Australia has confirmed 39 total H5 avian influenza cases, including 20 previously suspected cases that have been verified.[1]