Updates to the online reporting service for dead wild birds

Veterinarians in the UK may have received an update from gov.uk last week. The reporting service now makes it easier for you to report the location of dead wild birds (including being able to drop a pin on a map). It also allows you to report a wider range of wild bird species groups – you can still report even if you don’t know the species, just select the ‘other wild bird’ category.

By reporting dead wild birds you are helping the governing body understand:

• The risk to different species groups of wild birds
• The posed to poultry and other captive birds
• The risk of overspill into wild mammals.

If you spot dead wild birds in the UK, you can use the online service provided by gov.uk to report it, or call the Defra helpline via 03459 33 55 77.

Report a dead wild bird here

Reports are triaged but not all birds will be collected. Wild birds are susceptible to a range of diseases and injuries, and most dead birds will not have been infected with avian influenza.

Check out the:

Interactive Map of reported wild bird mortality and findings of avian influenza virus (bird flu) in wild birds and wild mammals.

Interactive Data Dashboard of findings of avian influenza virus in wild birds.

Find out more information on how and why we monitor avian influenza virus infection in wild birds and wild mammals on GOV.UK.