Dead or sick wild birds

Written on 27 September 2022.

We have received some reports of residents finding dead or sick birds.  

Public health advice remains that the risk to human health from the virus is very low and food standards bodies advise that avian influenzas pose a very low food safety risk for UK consumers. Do not touch or pick up any dead or sick birds that you find and instead report them to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77. There is no impact on the consumption of properly cooked poultry products, including eggs.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu

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