The NJDEP Fish and Wildlife has opened a hotline for sick or dead birds. Disposal guidelines are also listed.
Sick or dead wild birds should be reported to the NJ DEP Fish and Wildlife hotline at 1-877-927-6337.
Sick or dead domestic birds should be reported to the NJ Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health, at 609-671-6400. You may also email state.veterinarian@ag.nj.gov
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Bird Flu OutbreakBeing Monitored Throughout the State-Report Sick or Dead Birds Using the Wild Bird Disease Reporting Form An active outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is currently being monitored throughout the State of New Jersey by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife and federal partners. Since the beginning of the U.S. outbreak in January 2022, avian influenza has impacted wild birds in every state. If you observe sick or dead birds, particularly in groups of five or more, please report your findings using the Wild Bird Disease Reporting Form: https://survey123.arcgis.com/.../749040214c974bb88c89c584... Typical signs of HPAI include diarrhea, discharge from the nose, coughing, sneezing, and incoordination, but some birds may show no signs before death. While HPAI can infect humans, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared that the ongoing HPAI outbreak is primarily an animal health issue that poses low risk to the health of the general public. For general information about HPAI, visit https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza/. |