Recent reports indicate a significant spike in bird flu cases, particularly after a summer lull, with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) spreading to several states, including Iowa and Virginia. Virginia officials are urging residents to report any bird deaths to help prevent further outbreaks during the fall migration. In Michigan, HPAI has been confirmed at a turkey farm, while commercial flocks in Ottawa County have also tested positive, leading to culling and increased surveillance efforts. Waterfowl hunters are advised to take precautions to protect themselves and their domestic animals. Experts emphasize the importance of biosecurity measures as the fall migration brings heightened risks of transmission in coastal birds and poultry farms across multiple states.