Report dead or sick birds

If you spot any dead or sick wild birds, you should report them to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Report dead or sick wild birds to DEFRA

Reporting suspicion of disease as a bird keeper

Bird keepers should report suspicion of disease in England to the DEFRA Rural Services Helpline by phoning 0300 020 0301.

Dead or sick birds in our parks or public spaces

If you spot any dead or sick birds in our parks or public spaces, do not touch or pick them up. Please inform a park ranger or report them to us by phoning 0300 303 8884.

Bird flu

Bird flu is a disease carried by birds caused by influenza viruses.

 

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