Report dead wild birds
How to report dead wild birds.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Use this service to report dead wild birds. Your report will help us understand how diseases are spreading.
We’ll ask you:
- where you found the dead birds
- what type of dead birds you found
- how many dead birds you found
- your contact details (find out how your personal information is used)
If you’re under 18, ask a parent or guardian to fill in this form.
It should take about 5 minutes.
Report dead wild birds by phone: 03459 33 55 77 (find out about call charges)
When you report dead wild birds, they may be collected and tested for bird flu or other cause of death.
Not all dead wild birds will be collected.
Do not touch dead wild birds
If you suspect the wild birds you have reported have died as a result of:
- wildlife crime, you must report them to the police
- poisoning from pesticides or rodenticides, call the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WISS) on 0800 321 600 (calls are free)
Updates to this page
Last updated 17 May 2024 + show all updates
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The service was updated on 14 May 2024 to make it easier to report the location of dead wild birds (including being able to drop a pin on a map), provide details of the condition of the dead wild bird and report a wider range of wild bird species groups.
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The type and number of dead wild birds you should report has been updated.
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First published.