H5N1 was discovered in a dead bird on the beach on North Island on 15 July; soon after in another, again on the North Island. There haven't been any more since according to the Internet, (though "they" say next lot we'll find will be a group,) but Social Media is full of advice on whether to feed wild birds, or give nectar, in which region, in what style of container, or how frequently. Many suggested to rely on government or environmental organizations, but they tell us what to do only if we find more than three sick or dead birds. (Stay away and report.)
It reminded me of the early days of Covid, where even the specialists didn't know exactly what to do, but we also learned the most vulnerable native NZ birds have been vaccinated in recent months/years!
We withheld both the seeds and nectar for a month, but with no new cases, we resumed normal feeding this month, while checking for new cases every few days in NZ and Australia.
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