A significant number of wild bird deaths have been reported in new jersey, with some outlets suggesting that over 1,000 geese have died. The cause of the deaths is suspected to be bird flu, with reports of dead birds in multiple locations across the state, including colts neck and gloucester county. Park closures have been implemented in response to the deaths, which have also been reported in neighboring areas, prompting calls for the public to report any further sightings of dead wild birds.