Town of Mount Pleasant officials are cautioning residents after 12 Canada geese were found dead at a pond in a local park.
Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi and Police Chief Paul Oliva strongly advised residents to keep away from any dead geese that may be found at other locations in the community.
The dead birds were found Sunday at Carroll Park on Rollings Hill Road in Thornwood. Supervisor Fulgenzi said that they were removed by a professional wildlife expert and taken by the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for testing. Out of an abundance of caution, Carroll Park has been closed until it can be determined that there is no health threat posed to visitors. A laser device is being used to chase off any other geese that try to land at the pond.
Supervisor Fulgenzi said that dead Canada geese have been found at other locations in Westchester and that the Town has notified the County Department of Health of this case.
“Unfortunately, there are a growing number of Avian Flu cases across the state and beyond. All of us need to be aware of the potential health risks posed to humans and be sure to report but not go near a dead bird as the chances are high that it will be infected,” said Supervisor Fulgenzi.
Anyone who finds a dead goose in a public park or other Town-owned property should contact the Town Police Department at 914-769-1941. Police will arrange to have a wildlife professional remove it. Dead birds found on private property in the Town should be reported to the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Further information can be found at:
Westchester County’s Department of Health webpage, Avian Influenza
Department of Environmental Conservation’s webpage, Avian Influenza – Winter 2025
