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The States Vet has asked islanders who find dead birds to report them on their avian flu website, after a spate of unexplained crow deaths.
Susana Ramos, Jersey's Chief Veterinary Officer, said she has been made aware of a recent increase in crow mortality.
Islanders have also taken to social media to report anecdotal increases in the number of dead crows they have spotted whilst out around the island.
Monika Anna Bowen, who spends time daily in St. Ouen’s Bay walking her dog and enjoying nature, said she had found two dead crows in the area – and another islander recently found 13 dead crows in one week.
Monika said: “It's quite alarming to think they might be reacting to something they ingested or could be sick, possibly with Avian Flu or other illnesses.
“Last year, I was actively watching out and unofficially volunteering, reporting sick Greylag Geese to the Natural Environment team and Animal Welfare Officers.
"It was truly devastating to witness their immense suffering and agonising deaths firsthand.”
In Monika’s experience, last year’s infections seem to impact aquatic birds rather than crows.
Dead birds can be reported via the 'Report dead wild birds' form on the Government’s avian flu website or by phoning the Natural Environment reception on 01534 441600.
Pictured top: One of the dead crows Monika found in St. Ouen. (Monika Anna Bowen/Rob Currie)
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