Avian or bird flu
Bird (Avian) flu is a disease of birds. Transmission to humans is extremely rare and requires close contact with infected birds.
Advice from DEFRA
If you find die offs involving 10 or more dead birds of the same species or from different species in the same place you should contact the Defra Helpline (08459 33 55 77) and choose the Avian Influenza option which will be open from 8am - 8pm, Monday to Friday. Weekend opening 9am - 5pm.
If you find any single dead birds (or less than 10), including garden birds then you do not need to call the Defra helpline.
For more information call 01296 383228 or email emplan@buckscc.gov.uk
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