Current Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) guidance

Please find current information regarding Avian Influenza (bird flu) on this web page.

DEFRA is the governing body that issues the national biosecurity guidelines we are following and their strong advice is that the public should not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that they find, whether in the Broads area or beyond.

Current guidance states to either report dead wild birds on the DEFRA website or call the helpline on 03459 33 55 77 if you find deceased birds. Call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 if you find birds which are alive but visibly sick/unwell.

The Authority is working with partners to monitor the situation in the Broads. We are not able to euthanise or handle and dispose of diseased animal carcasses. Organisations (including the Broads Authority) are also unable to enter areas such as private dykes to retrieve dead birds, and landowners should refer to the DEFRA guidance regarding safe disposal.

For current notices and guidance regarding bird flu please visit the DEFRA webpage for more information.

Wednesday 29 October 2025