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The Beausoleil Family Health Centre has had some enquiries about ‘dead birds’ that are found in and around Chimnissing. We want to provide some clarification about which types of birds we need to be notified about for collection for investigation by Environmental Health. As part of the National Wild Bird Survey, Ontario (and the Health Centre) is interested in obtaining reports of unusual deaths in wild birds. NOT ALL birds are being collected. They are currently watching for the arrival of the Avian Influenza, should it arrive in Ontario, and also monitoring the incidence of West Nile Virus. With regard to the Avian Influenza - If SEVERAL dead wild birds are found together or if a single LARGE bird (crow sized or larger – about the size of a man’s shoe), this warrants a call to the Health Centre. SINGLE small birds are NOT being collected because they can’t be submitted for testing. With regard to West Nile – ONLY Blue Jays, or Crows or Ravens are being collected. Crows or Ravens are all black (including beaks and legs). Hope this helps you to determine if you should call the Health Centre to dispose of any dead birds you may find. If you do find a dead bird that meets the above criteria, please call Irene Monague at the Health Centre.
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