Bird Flu (H5N1) in South Australia — Live Detections & Tracker
Live tracking of confirmed and suspected avian influenza (H5N1) detections across South Australia, drawn from the DAFF National outbreak dataset, state agencies, and verified community reports. This page updates automatically as new surveillance data lands.
Latest detections in South Australia
| Reported | Species | Locality | Status |
| 20-10-2026 | Silver Gull | Glenelg North | ● Confirmed |
| 15-10-2026 | Pacific Gull | Port Hughes | ● Confirmed |
| 09-10-2026 | Greater crested tern | Point Lowly | ● Confirmed |
| 09-10-2026 | Greater crested tern | Regency Park | ● Confirmed |
| 07-10-2026 | Greater crested tern | Dangerous Reef | ● Confirmed |
| 06-10-2026 | Fluttering Shearwater | Ceduna | ● Confirmed |
| 06-10-2026 | Greater crested tern | Port Lincoln | ● Confirmed |
| 02-10-2026 | Silver Gull | Nepean Bay | ● Confirmed |
| 02-10-2026 | Black-faced Cormorant | Penneshaw | ● Confirmed |
| 01-10-2026 | Silver Gull | Encounter Bay | ● Confirmed |
| 28-09-2026 | Greater crested tern | Rapid Bay | ● Confirmed |
| 28-09-2026 | Silver Gull | Meningie | ● Confirmed |
| 25-09-2026 | Greater crested tern | Milang | ● Confirmed |
| 24-09-2026 | Pacific Gull | Lincol National Park | ● Confirmed |
| 22-09-2026 | Unknown species | Pages Islands | ▲ Mass mortality |
See all 343 South Australia detections (confirmed and unconfirmed) on the live bird flu map →
Frequently asked questions
Is bird flu currently in South Australia?
Yes. As of 22-10-2026, Avian Flu Watch lists 333 confirmed H5N1 detections in South Australia, the most recent reported on 20-10-2026. 13 of these were recorded in the last 28 days. Unconfirmed reports awaiting official verification are shown separately on the live map.
What should I do if I find sick or dead birds in South Australia?
Do not touch or handle sick or dead wild birds or animals. Report suspected bird flu immediately by calling the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. Keep pets away from dead wildlife, and wash your hands thoroughly if you have had any contact.
Can humans or pets catch H5N1 from wild birds?
Human infections with H5N1 are rare and almost always follow close, unprotected contact with infected birds or heavily contaminated environments. The practical risk to the general public is currently assessed as low, but avoid handling sick or dead birds, and keep dogs and cats away from bird carcasses — mammals including pets can be infected by scavenging.
Where does this data come from?
Detections are drawn from official Australian government surveillance (the DAFF National outbreak dataset and state agencies such as SA DPIRD and Agriculture Victoria), international reporting via WOAH, and community-submitted links that are verified by a moderator before appearing. Confirmed and unconfirmed events are always labelled separately.