Wild birds include feeder birds and wild waterfowl (fowl that normally swim such as ducks and geese).
If you see 5 or more dead wild birds in the same area, call the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at: 812-334-1137 or email dfwinput@dnr.in.gov
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources monitors the health of wild bird populations throughout the state. For Information on wild birds, visit the DNR website at: Division of Fish & Wildlife
Wild Waterfowl & Migratory Game Birds
The Indiana DNR regulates hunting of waterfowl and migratory game birds. For information go to: Waterfowl & Migratory Game Birds (DNR)
Every year thousands of wild waterfowl are banded and tracked by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in collaboration with state waterfowl managers. For more information on waterfowl banding go to: Bird Banding (FWS)
Biosecurity for Wild Birds
Wild migratory waterfowl are known to be carriers of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. Waterfowl shed the virus in their feces, but do not become ill with the virus.