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PROTECTING
PUBLIC HEALTH:
Reporting Bird Carcasses
& Preventing the Spread
of Avian Infl uenza
Save Th e Great South Bay (SGSB) encourages
residents to report bird carcasses, especially those
found along our shoreline, to the NYS Department
of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) at https://
tinyurl.com/yk3pwtsm.
Encountering Dead Birds Along Creeks
During our clean-ups, volunteers have encountered numerous
dead birds and mammals on the shorelines. To
help protect public health, SGSB is sharing NYSDEC’s
guidance on preventing the spread of Highly Pathogenic
Avian Infl uenza (HPAI), or bird fl u. While the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states
that “recent HPAI detection in birds poses a low risk to
the public,” the virus can spread to mammals, including
humans.
Th e fi rst reported case of HPAI in New York State
occurred in a backyard poultry fl ock in Suff olk County
in February 2022. Since then, concerns have grown. Recent
anecdotal evidence—such as the culling of 100,000
birds on a Long Island farm to prevent an outbreak—
along with reports from our volunteers, highlight the
need for continued vigilance.
What You Can Do:
• Avoid Contact: If you encounter a dead bird or mammal
(including raccoons, foxes, deer, and possums), do
not touch it. Instead, report it using the NYSDEC form.
• Leash Pets: Keep pets on a leash, especially during
shoreline walks, to prevent exposure.
• Spread Awareness: Educate others on the risks and
importance of reporting wildlife carcasses.
Environmental Connection: Habitat Loss & Public
Health
Th e degradation
of natural
habitats—such
as wetlands and
forests—can
increase public
health risks
by disrupting
ecosystems and
biodiversity. Th is
disruption may contribute to the emergence of new
diseases. Save Th e Great South Bay remains committed
to protecting our environment and keeping the public
informed of potential health concerns. Together, we can
help safeguard our waterways, wildlife, and communities.
Learn more at www.savethegreatsouthbay.org
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