Report dead animals

We'll remove dead animals from roads, footpaths and other council owned land in Barnsley within 48 hours of receiving a report.  We don't remove dead animals from private land. 

You can use our online form below to report a dead animal to us.

If the dead animal is causing an obstruction on a road or pavement, please call our 24 hour reporting line instead on 01226 773555.

You can report dead wild birds to GOV.UK using the online form below.  

Reporting a dead animal

We need to know:

  • the exact location of the animal
  • the type of animal
  • the colour and any identifying marks
  • whether it has a collar or tag

You don't have to tell us your name and contact details to make a report. It would however help to tell us in case we need more information from you.

Report a dead animal

Reporting a dead wild bird

You can report the following types of dead birds on the GOV.UK website: 

  • swans 
  • geese
  • ducks
  • gulls 
  • birds of prey