Re: [Maine-birds] Compromised birds

Sunday, 11 September 2022

Re: [Maine-birds] Compromised birds

According to Cornell Lab, wild songbirds are at low risk of Avian Flu: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/avian-influenza-outbreak-should-you-take-down-your-bird-feeders/

Avian conjunctivitis, however, IS an issue with House Finches and other feeder finches. Taking down your feeders is highly recommended if you spot birds with conjunctivitis: https://feederwatch.org/learn/house-finch-eye-disease/

On Sun, Sep 11, 2022 at 4:35 PM Sean Hatch <seanarih@gmail.com> wrote:

I am curious if anyone knows what this bird flue that's been around looks like but I've had 2 compromised Goldfinch since spring. I really don't want to take my feeders but will instantly if that's what needs to be done. Attached is ebird checklist with photos of the Goldfinch. Anyone with knowledge about this please let me know for I am very concerned. Sorry if this is off topic.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S118526052

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