澳大利亚在第二个州发现了疑似由H5禽流感引起的大规模野生鸟类死亡事件。环保部长穆雷·瓦特确认，南澳大利亚鲍丁岩发生了该国首例经证实的大规模死亡事件，其中约有50只死鸟和30只患病的鸟类被发现[1]。经澳大利亚联邦科学与工业研究组织（CSIRO）检验，5只大凤头燕鸥和1只银鸥样本均确认H5禽流感阳性[1]。南澳大利亚周一确认了18起新增病例[1]。
维多利亚州随后在格伦艾格河河口和劳伦斯岩发现了大量死亡和患病的大凤头燕鸥[1]。该州报告过去几天内海岸沿线燕鸥死亡数量明显增加，可能构成澳大利亚第二起确诊死亡事件[1]。穆雷·瓦特对此表示，"这只是一个漫长而艰难旅程的开始"[1]。
Australia's environment minister has warned of challenging times ahead as bird flu outbreaks spread across multiple states. Environment Minister Murray Watt confirmed that South Australia's Baudin Rock experienced Australia's first large-scale bird death event, with H5 avian influenza verified through CSIRO testing.[1] Approximately 50 dead birds and 30 sick birds were discovered at the location, with five large-crested terns and one silver gull testing positive for the virus.[1]
Victoria has now reported a potential second confirmed outbreak, with significant numbers of dead and diseased large-crested terns found at Glen Aire River estuary and Lawrence Rock in recent days.[1] South Australia confirmed 18 additional cases on Monday, indicating rapid spread across the region.[1] Watt cautioned that "this is the beginning of what is likely to be a long, difficult journey," underscoring the seriousness of the situation for Australia's wild bird populations.[1]