Avian Flu Hotline

If any member finds any dead or dying waterfowl or wild birds near the river banks, please report it to DEFRA on their telephone helpline : 03459 33 5577.

If you find dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or other dead wild birds, such as gulls or birds of prey, you should report them to the Defra helpline (03459 33 55 77). Do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that you find. For further information see advice for the public here: www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#public