Dead Bird Monitoring Report Form
The Health Department will no longer take reports of individual dead birds to monitor for West Nile Virus. These tests had limited value as an early warning system for the virus. The Department will continue to take reports of groups of dead birds (10 or more of any species, or 3 or more waterbirds). To report these clusters, call 311.
During West Nile Virus season (normally April 1 - October 31), the Department will survey mosquito populations on a weekly basis for the presence of West Nile virus at locations throughout the City.
To report Standing Water where mosquitoes may breed during West Nile Virus season, call 311 or go to www.nyc.gov.
