Many of you will be aware that we are currently experiencing high levels of Avian Flu across the UK. Since December there has been a legal requirement for all poultry and captive birds across the whole of England to be housed where they cannot come into contact with wild birds and where wild birds cannot access their food or water.
If you suspect bird flu in poultry or other captive birds, you must report it immediately by calling: 03000 200 301. Bird flu is a notifiable disease in poultry and other captive birds. If you do not report it, you’re breaking the law.
- Do not touch or pick up a dead or visibly sick wild bird.
- Do not report sick or injured wild birds to Defra or APHA. You can report sick or injured wild birds to the: RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 They may offer help to include euthanasia and disposing of the bird if appropriate.
- For information on bird flu findings in reported wild birds read Defra’s outbreak assessments.
Call Defra on 03459 33 55 77 if you find:
- 1 or more dead birds of prey
- 3 or more dead gulls or wild waterfowl (swans, geese and ducks)
- 5 or more dead birds of any species.