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If You Find a Dead Bird on
Campus
DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. If the bird is not decomposed and you can tell if it is a
Crow or Blue Jay:
Call Tim Tyler, Health and Safety, at ext. 5459.
The Health Department dead animal pick-up division at 324 –
5547 will be contacted regarding disposition of the dead
Crow or Blue Jay. This number should be utilized for any
dead crow or blue jay found at home or in your neighborhood
2. All other dead birds will be properly picked up and
disposed of by our Physical Plant staff utilizing proper
personal protective equipment.
Visit the Shelby County Health Department Web site for
complete instructions and information concerning the West
Nile virus and how to handle any dead bird you may find:
http://www.co.shelby.tn.us/county_gov/divisions/health_serv/environ_health/westnile/index.htm#Birds
The telephone number listed in the Web site is no longer
valid – use the Health Department number mentioned above.
Call Tim Tyler, Health and Safety, at ext. 5459 if
you have any questions or concerns.
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