Bird flu (avian influenza): posters for land managers

Two posters for land managers and local authorities to use in areas that have outbreaks of bird flu in wild birds.

Poster 1: bird flu has been detected in this area

This poster says:

• keep to the footpath

• keepfootpath, with dogs on leads

• do not feed wild waterfowl

• do not pick up or touch dead or sick wild birds

• do not touch wild bird feathers or surfaces contaminated with wild bird droppings

• if you keep poultry or other birds, wash your handshands, and clean and disinfect your footwear before tending to your birds

pleasePlease report to the Defra helpline on 03459 335577 if you find:

• a single bird of prey (including owls), owls)
• 3 or more dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese, or ducks) or gulls
• 5 or more dead birds of otherany species

APHA tomay Defra’scollect GBsome helpline:dead 03459birds 335577

Findfor outsurveillance moretesting. at:Otherwise, birds can be disposed of safely, if necessary, by the local authority or landowners.

• gov.uk/bird-flu

• gov.scot/avianinfluenza

• gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu

Poster 2: do not risk spreading bird flu

This poster says:

• keep to the footpath

• keepfootpath, with dogs on leads

• do not feed wild waterfowl

• do not pick up or touch dead or sick wild birds

• do not touch wild bird feathers or surfaces contaminated with wild bird droppings

• if you keep poultry or other birds, wash your handshands, and clean and disinfect your footwear before tending to your birds

pleasePlease report to the Defra helpline on 03459 335577 if you find:

• a single bird of prey (including owls), owls)
• 3 or more dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese, or ducks) or gulls
• 5 or more dead birds of otherany species

APHA tomay Defra’scollect GBsome helpline:dead 03459birds 335577

Findfor outsurveillance moretesting. at:Otherwise, birds can be disposed of safely, if necessary, by the local authority or landowners.

• gov.uk/bird-flu

• gov.scot/avianinfluenza

• gov.wales/avian-influenza-bird-flu