With the arrival of Avian Flu in Australia, it is possible that sick or dead birds or other wildlife may be found around the Sanctuary.
If you find a sick or dead bird or other wildlife
Do not touch, handle or move any sick or dead animal.
Keep people and pets away from the area.
Record the location and, if safe to do so, take a photograph from a distance.
If you find a sick or dead bird at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary or elsewhere in Whitehorse, please report it through:
Agriculture Victoria’s wildlife influenza reporting page, or call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
Snap Send Solve, or
Whitehorse City Council Customer Service on 9262 6333.
For further local information, see Whitehorse City Council’s H5 Bird Flu page.
Official information and resources
For the latest information, please refer to:
Agriculture Victoria: H5N1 avian influenza (H5 bird flu)
https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-diseases/poultry-diseases/H5N1-avian-influenza-H5-bird-fluVictorian Department of Health: Avian influenza (bird flu)
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/avian-influenza-bird-fluWildlife Health Australia: H5 bird flu information and resources
https://wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au/Our-Work/Emergencies/Infectious-Diseases