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Avian Influenza (HPA1) - How you can help!

An unprecedented outbreak of Avian Influenza (HPA1), commonly known as 'Bird Flu', has spread world wide, with cases in seabirds throughout Europe, the UK and the Channel Islands.
In Alderney, we are particularly concerned for the future of our Northern Gannet colonies situated in Ortac and Les Etacs. Alderney hosts around 1% of the global population of this seabird and therefore it is important that this outbreak is tracked and monitored closely.

The Alderney Wildlife Trust, is working with the States of Alderney and Guernsey and closely liaising with French and UK authorities to respond to this devastating situation. We are aware of a significant number of reports of injured and dead animals washing up not only on Alderney, also in the other Channel Islands and along the adjacent French Coast.

How can you help?
The most important thing for you to do is to keep a safe distance from any dead seabirds and report any sightings.
You can do this using the reporting form attached to this page, or if you are in Alderney and see a dead or injured bird on land by calling +44 (0) 1481 820080.

If when making your report you can see a metal ring, or plastic colour ring, attached to the birds leg please note the number and report that as well.
A unique code you use when recording sightings. Please do not use any personal information (e.g. name) but provide a unique identification to avoid duplication of records. For example, Joe Bloggs may use "J10".
(Veuillez ne pas utiliser de renseignements personnels tels que votre nom. Choisissez un code unique que vous utiliserez lors de l’enregistrement de vos observations pour éviter la duplication des dossiers. Par exemple, Anne Onyme peut utiliser « A4 ».)
Select the species of seabird of bird of prey which was seen. If in doubt, select other/ unknown, and enter a description in the 'extra information' field.
(Sélectionnez l’espèce d’oiseau de mer ou de rapace qui a été vue. En cas de doute, sélectionnez « Autre/espèce inconnue » et entrez une description dans le champ « Informations supplémentaires » à la fin du formulaire.)
Were any of the deceased birds ringed (Parmi les oiseaux morts, est-ce que certains sont porteurs de bagues) :
Only check for rings if you can safely read it (without coming into contact with the bird).
(Veuillez relever le numéro de bague uniquement si vous pouvez le lire en toute sécurité (sans entrer en contact avec l’oiseau)):
e.g. 2 miles SW of Alderney (par ex. 2km au sud ouest d’Aurigny)
Or by pinpointing where the deceased birds were sighted (Ou en cliquant sur le lieu où les oiseaux morts ont été trouvés):