RYDE COUNCIL is urging residents to stay alert over possible incidents of Bird Flu, with cases now found across Australia including in NSW and the most recent affecting a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia.
Bird flu is a disease that affects birds and can spread among wild birds, poultry and some other animals.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the Federal Government is also asking the community to remain vigilant and report sick or dead birds and wildlife.
The current advice if you find a dead, sick or dying bird on your property is to Avoid, Record and Report:
Do not touch, handle or move sick or dead birds, wildlife or other animals. Keep children and pets away from the area.
If it is safe to do so: Note the location; record how many birds or animals are affected; take a photo or video; and record the date and time.
Report sick or dead birds and wildlife to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline (24 hours) 1800 675 888.
The NSW DPIRD will assess reports and determine whether further investigation or testing is required.
The council will respond to reports of dead bird carcasses located on public land within the City of Ryde – to contact council, call 9952 8222.
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Residents should still report sick or dead birds to NSW DPIRD using the hotline or online reporting form to support surveillance and monitoring activities.
For the latest info on bird flu in NSW, visit:
dpird.nsw.gov.au/dpi/biosecurity/animal-biosecurity/avian-influenza
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