Recent reports in the media have indicated a number of dead birds have been found on the Forth Estuary in the Scottish Borders area earlier this month as a result of Avian Flu).  Since then, dead birds have been washed up on other shores bordering East Lothian Council and Fife Council.  

All three councils are working together with the local NHS Public Health, DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency) 

To date, there have been no reports of dead birds washed up on the shoreline bordering Falkirk Council.

Guidance issued

DEFRA has issued the following guidance

If you come across a single dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks), a single dead bird of prey, or five or more dead wild birds of any other species (including gulls) at the same place at the same time, they should report them to Defra’s national GB telephone helpline: 03459 33 55 77.

As a precautionary measure, signage will be placed at identified points along the shoreline of the Forth bordering on the Falkirk Council area.

Further information on Avian Flu can be found on the following websites

DEFRA

Scottish Government