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I’ve heard here and there about a bird disease going around and that people should take down their feeders, but I can’t find any good up-to-date resources about what parts of the country (US) are affected.
Anyone know if there is a good website that will tell me whether or not I should take down my feeders, and when I should put them back up?
@pganssle Also, humans can catch the illnesses so make sure to wash your hands after touching anything.
@pganssle there was a fediverse post about something in the Pacific Northwest a couple weeks back
@pganssle pine siskin salmonellosis in the Seattle area was what I heard about. https://www.seattlepi.com/local/seattlenews/article/take-down-bird-feeders-in-washington-outbreak-15918454.php
@pganssle I haven't seen anything comprehensive. I've heard it's mostly finches (goldfinches, house finches, pine siskins) that are affected. I've heard of Salmonellosis and Conjunctivitis.
If you see any puffed up lethargic birds at your feeders you should take them down for 2 weeks to encourage them to disperse, so they don't spread it to each other. Make sure to scrub everything with soap and water, and soak in a 10:1 water:bleach solution for 15 min.