Unidentified animal reporting form

The main pest species of concern in rural NSW are feral pigs, feral goats, wild deer, foxes, rabbits and wild dogs/dingoes.

Other pests of concern include feral cats, European starlings, introduced carp, and cane toads. New pest species can be introduced in a variety of ways and can sometimes go unreported until they are well established.

This form can be used to report sightings of unusual or unidentified mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians that you believe may be new or unidentified pests.

While it is often difficult to verify sightings, the pattern of reports can often provide valuable information.

Privacy notice

The information on this form is being collected for the purposes of recording and investigating reports of unidentified pest animals in NSW.

You are not obliged to provide any of the information requested, but anonymous reports or reports with insufficient detail may not be investigated.

All information provided will be held by the Vertebrate Pests Unit of NSW Department of Primary Industries and will be managed in accordance with provisions under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

NSW Department of Primary Industries will only use the information for the purposes stated and will not provide your personal details to any other party.

If you wish to access or change your personal details at any time, please contact: Vertebrate Pests Unit, NSW Department of Primary Industries: Locked Bag 21 Orange NSW 2800. Ph 02 6391 3266.