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West Nile Virus Surveillance

Dead Bird Collection

On MAY 19th, the following birds can be collected for testing:
--Crows
--Bluejays
--Magpies
--Rapters (owls, hawks)

We will ONLY COLLECT the above-listed dead birds IF they are in GOOD CONDITION (meaning DEAD LESS THAN 24 HOURS and without sunken eyes, strong odor or maggots).

Exposure to the sun, heat, insects and animals makes dead birds untestable, and therefore not a specimen that Three Rivers Health Department wants to collect. You may call to REPORT any dead bird.

Call (402) 727-5396 between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F to:
--Report dead birds,
--Make arrangements to drop off a dead bird for testing, or
--Schedule a pick-up for a dead bird for testing (only blue jays, crows, or raptors in good condition).

Leave a message if there is no answer. Please provide the following information in the message:
--Your Name, Address & Phone number
--Type/Species of dead bird
--Date that you found the dead bird

Why Are Dead Birds Tested?

Birds are very susceptible to West Nile Virus, especially blue jays and crows. Dead birds in an area are a good early warning that infected mosquitoes are present. Reporting dead birds of all kinds is one of the best ways you can help with the Department's surveillance of West Nile Virus. To report a dead bird, please call (402) 727-5396.