Re: [SBB] Dead bird question

["Craig R. Cummings" <[[email protected]]>]

Kendric,

This information comes off of the California West Nile virus web site:
http://www.westnile.ca.gov

The 'West Nile Basics' link has a FAQ on what to do with dead birds:
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"*Can the public assist in detecting WNV by reporting dead birds? **

*Yes, the public is encouraged to report dead birds because it helps the 
state monitor WNV activity. Birds play an important role in maintaining 
and spreading this virus. Mosquitoes acquire the virus from infected 
birds, and then transmit the virus to people. Evidence of the virus in 
dead birds is often the first indication that WNV has been introduced 
into a new region, or that transmission risk is high. Public reports of 
dead birds are provided to local mosquito control agencies who use this 
information to target WNV surveillance and control efforts. Some dead 
birds are tested for WNV. Dead birds can be reported via the website 
http://cvecdata.ucdavis.edu/deadbird2.cfm <http://westnile.ca.gov/> or 
by calling the hotline: 877-WNV-BIRD"
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Maybe not quite as local as the Santa Clara County Vector Control 
District, but hopefully UC Davis has can point you in the right direction.

Cheers,


Craig Cummings.

Kendric C. Smith wrote:

> We have 3 fledgling Cal Towhees in our inner court, where they can't 
> fly out until they really get to be good fliers.
>
> We just found one dead, and one is alive.  I did not look hard to find 
> the third.
>
> I have double bagged the dead bird, and put it in the freezer.
>
> There are a lot of reasons for why a baby bird might die, one is that 
> the parents suddenly are not as attentive as before.  Maybe something 
> has happened to Mommy.
>
> Should I try to find some worms for them, and what kind?
>
> Maybe we should capture the babies, and put them out in front yard in 
> the bushes where the adults (and everything else) can get at them.
>
> The third concern is West Nile Virus.  Do you think this is a 
> possibility, and if so, to whom should I take the dead bird?
>
> Your advice would be appreciated.
>
> Kendric


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