Not specifically about Maryland birds, but good news nonetheless.

From the International Herald Tribune:
Bird flu is linked to global trade in poultry
Migrating birds no longer seen as culprit in outbreaks
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/02/12/news/flu.php

Also
This is an excellent website to monitor for information about Highly
Pathogenic Asian H5N1 Avian Influenza, especially as it relates to wild
birds.

http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_influenza/index.jsp

Jim Nelson
Bethesda, MD