The Avian Bird Flu has been detected in central Illinois and a University of Illinois Extension professional is offering some tips for non-commercial bird owners to protect their animals.

Containment is the name of the game for folks with birds of any type during this time. Terri Miller-Casey is Extension Director in McLean, Menard, and Sangamon Counties and indicates you want to shelter your birds from the droppings of wild birds.

Miller-Casey gives bird owners some things to look out for and how to get a hold of authorities if you notice anything out of the ordinary in your flocks.

Miller-Casey also says the public is encouraged to contact authorities if you find dead wild birds.