Since 2006 BC has participated in the national Wild Bird Avian Influenza Survey. Voluntary reporting by the public of dead birds. Priority is given to reports of 3 or more dead birds (any species) found in the same geographic location as well as species at risk, species highly susceptible to Avian Influenza (swans, ducks), raptors and water adapted bird species (waterfowl in general, shorebirds, water-associated birds). West Nile virus monitoring in BC has been discontinued as WNV does not appear to play a role in bird health in this province.