Dead Bird Reporting
Report only dead crows, ravens, jays, and magpies to the Wyoming Department of Health. Contact the Wyoming Game and Fish if you find dead birds of prey (for example, eagles, hawks). If you find a dead bird on your property, DO NOT SEND it to state or local health agencies. Call the West Nile Virus toll-free number at 1-877-WYO-BITE for instructions.

You will be asked to provide the following information:

• Name
• Phone number
• Bird species
• Number dead
• Address where the bird was found, and
• Approximate date of the bird's death.

If the bird is suitable for testing you will be advised on how to handle and submit the carcasses.

If you are asked to send a dead bird for testing, handle it with gloves or put a plastic bag over your hand to pick up the carcass. Then double-bag the bird and add an ice pack if available. Place the bagged bird in a cool place but not in your refrigerator or freezer (for example, shaded area next to house).