Student Heath & Safety Reminder: Do not touch the Geese!

You may have noticed that along with students and employees, Trinity’s Langley campus is home to many geese, ducks and other birds! Recently there has been increased attention in the media about increased Avian Influenza across North America, including cases here in BC. Often called ‘Bird Flu’, this bird-based illness can be contagious to humans, most often affecting poultry farm workers, and may pose a serious health risk.

 

For your own health and safety, please DO NOT TOUCH the geese, ducks, or birds on-campus.

 

You can find the latest information and provincial resources on Avian Influenza HERE.

If you see a dead bird on campus, please call the 24/7 Wild Avian Mortality Investigation Hotline at 1-866-431-2473 (BIRD).

If you see a sick looking bird on campus, please contact Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre Society at 604-852-9173.

 

If you have questions about a bird on campus, please contact Darcy Kehler at Darcyk@twu.ca.

For more immediate assistance please contact Security at 604-513-2099 or dial 2099 from a campus phone.