Published: 5 March 2025
Bird flu has been detected in bordering counties. At this time, we suggest the following precautionary advice to ensure everyone stays safe.
Do not touch or handle wild birds or their droppings.
Please wear gloves to clean bird feeders and baths to remove droppings.
If you find a dead bird then please report this to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) – visit www.gov.uk/guidance/report-dead-wild-birds