Bird flu is unlikely.
Its usually found in domestic poultry.

Infected birds shed influenza virus in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. Susceptible birds become infected when they have contact with contaminated secretions or excretions or with surfaces that are contaminated with secretions or excretions from infected birds. Domesticated birds may become infected with avian influenza virus through direct contact with infected waterfowl or other infected poultry, or through contact with surfaces (such as dirt or cages) or materials (such as water or feed) that have been contaminated with the virus.
from: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm

Wear disposable rubber gloves (it'll make you feel safer) or use newspaper, wrap them up and dispose of them.

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And, heres some info from NAIWBS
Stop for a minute and look at some facts:
Since 2003: Two hundred seven (207) people worldwide have be affected by the Bird Flu (6 million have died from diarrhea)
There are 6,614,519,922 people in the world as of yesterday.
The odds of getting bird flu are 1 in 319,542,202
295,734,134 people live in the United States - you do the math

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What type of birds are they? It could be West Nile Virus. Crows and Jays are particularly susceptible to West Nile. You have a MUCH better chance of the Moon falling out of the sky and hitting you on the head than you do of getting Bird Flu from a wild bird.

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