From 15 October, 2026 to 21 October, 2026, APHIS reported 32 wild birds collected from 12 September to 12 October in 2026 (Peregrine falcon, Red-tailed hawk, Bald eagle, Great horned owl, Mallard(27, live birds), Canada goose) tested positive for EA H5 HPAI strain in (Washington, Chisago(2), Kandiyohi, Roseau(27), Hennepin) counties, Minnesota.

Submitting Agency: Private (non-government) submission/SCWDS(Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study)