Published on Friday, 3 July 2026 at 2:38:50 PM
The Shire of Mundaring is sharing information provided by State and Federal Government agencies regarding H5 avian influenza (bird flu) to help keep our community informed.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has confirmed the detection of H5 bird flu in two vagrant migratory seabirds east of Esperance. There have been no detections in poultry and no evidence of other significant bird mortality events at this stage. Bird flu remains a low risk to people and generally requires close contact with infected birds, animals or contaminated environments.
What should you do?
If you see sick or dead birds or marine mammals:
- Do not touch or handle them.
- Keep children and pets away from the area.
- Record the location.
- Take photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Report the sighting to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Community members are also encouraged to:
- Keep dogs on leads in wildlife areas.
- Prevent cats from roaming.
- Avoid disturbing wildlife.
If you own, care for or work with birds, you should follow good biosecurity practices, including preventing contact between wild birds and domestic birds, keeping equipment clean, and washing your hands thoroughly after handling birds.
The latest information
The Shire is not responsible for managing the response to avian influenza and is not the source of official advice. Information and advice may change as the situation develops.
For the latest updates, guidance and reporting information, please visit the official government sources below:
For general enquiries about H5 bird flu, contact DPIRD at H5birdflu@dpird.wa.gov.au.
Western Australia has established response arrangements in place, with DPIRD leading the State response in partnership with other agencies, including local government. Community awareness and reporting play an important role in supporting surveillance and protecting wildlife, livestock and local communities.
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