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Birders

herding cats

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3. I'd report the deaths.

Reply to japple (Original post)

Fri Jun 30, 2017, 11:45 AM

Jun 2017

When you see several of the same bird dead it could mean there's a disease outbreak. Since this seems to have spread it could be West Nile, a bird flu or even agricultural poisoning.

I'd report it to be safe, and do not handle the dead birds when you clean up. Wear gloves and place them in a plastic bag you can tie up. Then place them in a sealed garbage container and go in and wash your hands. Better safe than sorry.

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this.

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Bird deaths [View all] japple Jun 2017 OP

I remember reading that bird flu was detected in domestic poultry Tanuki Jun 2017 #1

That is weird Bayard Jun 2017 #2

I'd report the deaths. herding cats Jun 2017 #3

Yipes. I've been collecting them with a shovel and just chucking japple Jun 2017 #4