Grassroots Science

If you see a group of dead or sick birds, especially if something you notice seems unusual, call 1-866-5-BRDFLU, (1-866-527-3358). 14apr2006 revised state alert notice To report dead or sick birds, where no obvious cause is apparent, call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hotline at 1-866-5-BRDFLU (1-866-527-3358). Do not handle birds found sick or dead!

A Few Facts about Avian Influenza in Alaska (bird flu) 1 page. Also entitled Avian Influenza: “Bird Flu” Facts. For more information:
http://alaska.fws.gov/media/avian_influenza/index.htm
[2006april26 Unfortunately, the link from there to the actual flyer on the state's webpage is broken, and one gets into an endless loop trying to find the true location.]

Avian Influenza: Some Questions and Answers about Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) also listed as 40 Questions; 40 Answers. [2006april26 This link at the state is also broken.]
Contents:

• First, the Basics:
• General information
• What can I do to protect myself from H5N1?
• Information for Hunters
• Information about Wild Bird Surveillance in Alaska
• Domestic Birds and Animals
• Can I Catch the Asian H5N1 Virus if…?

Donna Hanley at the Yukon Delta Wildlife Refuge has copies of these information pamphlets.