DWR sent a biologist to Roslyn Landing Park to test the dead vultures after unsuccessful attempts over the summer due to decomposition.

Results should be available next week.

"Although disease activity is currently centered in black vultures, with migration season beginning, it is likely there will be mortalities in other bird species as well," a DWR news release explained.

Watch: Vulture carcasses discovered in Colonial Heights park (July 2025)

The park has hired a contractor and says they plan to dispose of the vultures.

DWR advises anyone who sees five or more dead vultures in the same area within five days to call the Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline at 1-855-571-9003 or email wildlifehealth@dwr.virginia.gov.

Additionally, anyone who observes the following is also asked to cal

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