January 15, 2025 – Mariposa County Health & Human Services officials offer information and links on reporting and testing of sick and dead birds.
Bird flu and other serious diseases continue to impact areas across the US, knowing who to call when you come in contact with a sick or dead bird can help to decrease the spread of disease.
To learn more about what types of information these agencies need visit: https://westnile.ca.gov/...4729.
The California Department of Fish and Game
Public reporting number: 916-358-2790
Online reporting (year-round):
CDFW Mortality Reporting webpage: https://wildlife.ca.gov/.../Monitoring/Mortality-Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture
Public hotline: 866-922-2473
Online reporting (year-round):
CDFA Avian Influenza Updates webpage: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/.../Animal.../Avian_Influenza.html
California Department of Public Health
Public reporting number:
877-WNV-BIRD; 877-968-2473 (mid-April to mid-October)
Online reporting (year-round):
CDPH West Nile Virus website: https://westnile.ca.gov
Source: Mariposa County Health & Human Services
