South Jersey Residents Concerned About Suspected Bird Flu Cases: "I've Removed About 18 Out Of My Yard"

CBS Philadelphia

February 20, 2026

For 22 years, John Cane has enjoyed the view of the small lake behind his home in Hainesport, New Jersey. But this past week, he said it's been traumatizing to see large numbers of geese in distress and others dead in the water and in his yard inside the Lakeside at Creekview Community.

"It's very concerning, I have pets, and they want to see the backyard, but I can't let them go out because they can get infected," Cane said.

Next door, Richard Checinski said he also found dead birds in his yard and one on his front steps.

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