Here's how to properly dispose of a dead bird on your property, or how to report the dead animal to proper authorities.

Wildlife officials were at a Plymouth, Massachusetts, beach on Friday to collect dead birds amid fears of avian flu.

NECESSARY. USDA’S ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE SPECIALIZES IN ELIMINATING AND REMOVING SICK OR DEAD WILD BIRDS. THEIR STAFF ARE TRAINED TO HANDLE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH REMOVAL.