Bird flu or 'avian influenza' is mainly a disease of birds. The risk to the general public’s health is very low.
Do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that you find. For further information see bird flu guidance on GOV.UK.
Who you report suspected bird flu to depends on the location of the dead birds.
Report suspected bird flu incidences on Medway Council land
Use our online form to tell us about dead birds on Medway Council land such as our country parks, roads, pavements and play areas:
Report bird flu on Medway Council land
Other ways to report bird flu on council land
You can also tell us about bird flu on council land by phoning:
- 01634 333 333 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm)
- 01634 304 400 (out of office hours).
What happens next
We'll visit the location you told us about within 24 hours, Monday to Friday. We'll remove the birds and dispose of them safely.
Report bird flu on your property
If you find a dead bird on your property, follow the bird flu guidance on GOV.UK for details of how to report and dispose of it.
Bird flu on other private land
If the birds are on other private land, for example a supermarket car park or public right of way, you should tell the landowner.