We have a serious bird problem in KY and surrounding states.
Kentuckians encouraged to report sick, dead birds to Kentucky Fish and WildlifeSee: https://fw.ky.gov/News/Pages/Bird-Mortality-Event-news.aspx
Snips...
In late May, the department began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye swelling and crusty discharge, as well as neurological signs. Wildlife agencies in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia have reported similar problems.
State wildlife agencies are working with diagnostic laboratories to investigate the cause of mortality. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has sent more than 20 samples for lab testing to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study at the University of Georgia. More results are pending, but no definitive cause of death has been identified at this time.
In Kentucky, reports of sick and dying birds have come from Jefferson, Kenton and Boone counties. Species affected thus far have included blue jays, common grackles and European starlings, but other species may be affected as well.
They go on to say....
In Jefferson, Boone and Kenton counties:
Cease feeding birds until further notice (when this issue has been resolved);
Statewide:
Clean feeders and birdbaths with a 10 percent bleach solution immediately, then weekly thereafter;
Avoid handling birds, but wear disposable gloves if handling is necessary; and
Keep pets away from sick or dead birds as a standard precaution.
If you must remove dead birds, it is recommended that you place them in a sealable plastic bag and dispose of the bag in a secured outdoor trash can.
This is heartbreaking, as watching my bird friends is one of my few sources of joy, particularly during this pandemic. A few days ago, I watched a mourning dove acting very strangely on my back patio, as if a parasite was attacking its nervous system. I'm going to report that event to the State.
I'm now curious if this could be coming from contaminated bird seed or something carried by other critters such as squirrels.
If you live in one of the above listed states or even an adjacent state, I suggest going to your state's fish and wildlife web site to see if there's a similar notice. Please report any strange behavior or unusual amount of dead birds to your state.
Let's hope this is resolved soon. I now have a new do-list item for today: remove, empty and secure all my feeders and dump my two birdbaths. This will be a good opportunity to give everything a good cleaning.
KY........
PS: Should this be cross-posted elsewhere, or will this group post be adequate?
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And repost at different times of the day.
This is heartbreaking! 
Or hit both, perhaps at different times of day.
This is ...
No words.
I live in a state next to Kentucky and will check out our state wildlife web site to see if this is also a problem here. I get so much enjoyment watching my bird friends at my bird feeders, but I will immediately remove all of my feeders if necessary. I am pretty good at keeping my feeders clean and do use a bleach and water solution when I clean them.
I really appreciate your post. Thank you so much.
I have a lot of seed hulls beneath my feeders, too. I will clean those up. I hadn't thought about doing that, so thank you for suggesting it.
We do report news on wildlife populations there. 
Environment & Energy (Group)
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1127
Hope things are going well for you and that this damn bug does not spread to your little flying critters in New York.
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E&E is a fairly active Group so that might spread the word.
I love hearing the birds when I go out in the morning with my dog. My mother and grandmother were serious bird lovers, I learned about the birds from them.
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