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H5 bird flu detected in Booderee National Park

Sep 10, 2026 3 min readAustralia

The short version

H5 bird flu has been detected in a greater crested tern at Booderee National Park. The park remains open, but visitors are advised not to touch sick or dead wildlife.

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Why this matters — from Rex

Do not approach or touch any sick or dead birds or other wildlife in national parks to prevent the spread of diseases like H5 bird flu.

Where

Approximate location · Booderee National Park

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Summary and context generated by Rex from reporting published by Parks Australia. Always check the original source and official park notices before heading out.