Public safety notice concerning oiled birds in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dec. 12, 2017 /CNW/ - Environment and Climate Change Canada is monitoring for oiled birds off the coast of Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, in response to a report of a light oil sheen in the area. Should members of the public come across any oil sheen or oiled birds, they are asked to report them through the environmental emergency line at 1-800-563-9089. The public is also advised not to approach or handle live oiled birds as it may cause further harm.

As the migratory bird hunting season is currently underway, hunters are reminded that any harvested birds that are oiled should not be consumed. The Migratory Birds Regulations require that all harvested birds, regardless of oiling, must be recovered and included in the daily bag limit. However, once birds have been delivered to a drop-off location, they no longer count in the hunter's possession limit.

It is also important to ensure that any harvested oiled birds are disposed of properly. Birds should be individually placed into a generic plastic bag and labeled with the date and location where the bird was harvested. They can be dropped off at the following locations for proper disposal:

• Fogo Island Conservation and Protection Office
  Department of Fisheries and Oceans
  18 Iceberg Arena Road, Joe Batt's Arm
  Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
  709-266-2722
• Twillingate Conservation and Protection Office
  Department of Fisheries and Oceans
  40 Toulinquet Street
  Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador
  709-884-2411
• Glovertown Conservation and Protection Office
  Department of Fisheries and Oceans
  332-340 Main Street
  Glovertown, Newfoundland and Labrador  
  709-533-6080
• Bonavista Conservation and Protection Office
  Department of Fisheries and Oceans
  232 Confederation Drive
  Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador    
  709-468-7470
• Clarenville Conservation and Protection Office
  Department of Fisheries and Oceans
  55 Thompson Street
  Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador  
  709-466-8272

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