Bird Flu
If you find a dead wild bird, please:
- Report it to Defra on 03459 335577 then
- Report it to us for removal using the form below
For further information please visit our page on bird or avian flu.
Dead animals causing traffic hazards
If the animal is in the middle of a road or highway and is a potential danger to traffic, please call the police on 101.
Dead animals in public places
We cannot remove dead animals from private land. We are only responsible for the removal of dead animals from:
- the public highway
- land or beaches owned by Cornwall Council
- beaches that are privately leased by the Council
We aim to remove the dead animal within 24 hours of it being reported.