Monthly Archives: January 2025

Bird Flu Update

Copied From Colonial Beach Wildlife Facebook Page posted January 29,2025 at 10:33 AM

We received a call today from our biologist at DWR with confirmation that the avian flu test taken of the Canada Goose picked up on Berkeley Beach was positive.

Please continue to be mindful of symptoms including: Appearing disoriented, walking or swimming in circles, head bobbing or circling, nasal discharge, cloudy eyes, seizures, lethargy. They do not have to have all these symptoms.

But, if you see a bird acting odd and you are not sure, please feel free to text a video or photo to Tidewater Wildlife Rescue at 757-255-8710, or to me directly at 631-379-2025, or you can call the DWR hotline at (804) 367-1000. If taking a photo or video, please keep your distance.

We are seeing most cases in waterfowl and those who eat them (ie bald eagles, vultures, owls). But as reported in the news, the virus has mutated and there have been cases in mammals. Cats are especially susceptible to more severe symptoms.

The good news is that we are happy to say that we have not seen any suspected cases in Colonial Beach since the goose, but remain vigilant. As soon as we identified the symptoms, we safely contained and isolated the bird using all precautions, removing him from the beach. We ask that the general public not go near or handle any suspected bird.

There continues to be more cases popping up throughout Virginia.

We worked with our friends at Tidewater Wildlife Rescue, the DWR and the Virginia Dept of Health regarding concerns for proper identification, handling, etc. DWR is writing up a press release addressing all, to include proper protocol. We will share that as soon as we get it.

WHAT’S NEXT PLACID BAY CIVIC ASSOCIATION?


SO, FAR, 2025 HAS BEEN SOUP-ER. Sorry for those who missed the SOUP-A-BOWL party, as a fun time was had by all! Keep following the PBCA here to learn what we’re planning next for our Placid Bay families and friends!


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PBCA MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

The Board of Directors has reviewed and made changes to Placid Bay Civic Association’s voluntary membership. At the Annual Membership Meeting on 5/4/2024 members voted to change membership fees to a fiscal year 5/1 through 4/30 basis to coincide with our financial records. This means that calendar year 2024 memberships will be valid through 4/30/2025.  Any memberships made after 1/1/2025 will be considered payment for fiscal year 2026 (5/1/2025 through 4/30/2026).

While membership in the PBCA is voluntary, the fees that we collect are used to keep up with maintenance and improvements of our community, including common areas of Placid Bay Estates such as the Event Venue, Dams, Docks and Boat Ramp. To help offset rising maintenance costs, the PBCA is increasing the BOAT RAMP KEY fee from $15 to $75.  We are also instituting a choice between an INDIVIDUAL membership option or a FAMILY membership. This will allow families and individuals to receive up to 50% discounts on admission to PBCA-sponsored events, and a discount on rental of the Event Venue. Following are the current rates:

$25.00 individual membership

$50.00 family membership

$75.00 per key for one year for key access to the boat launch area (must also be member)

Membership can be paid in a variety of ways, including: (1) online on this website under the menu for “membership”; (2) packages can be obtained at Halls Supermarket on Route 205; or (3) you can apply for membership at any monthly meeting of the Board of Directors.

We are grateful to all of the volunteers and retail sponsors who save us time and expenses to continue our service to the Placid Bay Estates community!

LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES

Snuggle up, keep warm and read a good book! Plenty of books in our Little Free Library—“Bay Books”—at the Placid Bay Event Venue (67 Mattox Avenue) under the pavilion. And check out the other Little Free Library—“The Read Seahorse”—just down the street from the Venue on Seahorse Drive. Libraries are currently filled with free books for all ages and various genres and we’ve plenty still yet to add! Just waiting for more room in each!!!