Is it possible this was avian flu? We're not testing songbirds in CT, so we don't know how many have it.
Amy HopkinsGuilford
Another topic, our recent bluebird nestlings have apparently died of disease. Three "fell" out of the box alive, but two were subsequently found dead. And there were 3 dead nestlings in the box. Anybody reporting similar events?
Fran and Tom Holloway
Pesticides? Herbicides?
Paul Fusco
Oxford
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On Jul 1, 2022, at 4:32 AM, AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org wrote:
Is it possible this was avian flu? We're not testing songbirds in CT, so we don't know how many have it.
Amy HopkinsGuilford
Another topic, our recent bluebird nestlings have apparently died of disease. Three "fell" out of the box alive, but two were subsequently found dead. And there were 3 dead nestlings in the box. Anybody reporting similar events?
Fran and Tom Holloway
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We have had some pretty clear indications that spraying one's lawn may be the cause of adult bluebird mortality, leaving their young orphans in the birdbox. It seemed very suspicious that both adult bluebirds were found dead on the lawn the same day it was sprayed. This has been reported on several occasions in the area over the past few years.
Jay KaplanCanton.
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From: Paul Fusco via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
To: ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2022 8:15 am
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: bluebird disease
Pesticides? Herbicides?
Paul Fusco
Oxford
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On Jul 1, 2022, at 4:32 AM, AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org wrote:
Is it possible this was avian flu? We're not testing songbirds in CT, so we don't know how many have it.
Amy HopkinsGuilford
Another topic, our recent bluebird nestlings have apparently died of disease. Three "fell" out of the box alive, but two were subsequently found dead. And there were 3 dead nestlings in the box. Anybody reporting similar events?
Fran and Tom Holloway
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Thanks for your comments. We specifically avoid all pesticide treatments on our lawn and gardens.
Tom Holloway
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From: Jay Kaplan via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
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Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2022 3:05 pm
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: bluebird disease
We have had some pretty clear indications that spraying one's lawn may be the cause of adult bluebird mortality, leaving their young orphans in the birdbox. It seemed very suspicious that both adult bluebirds were found dead on the lawn the same day it was sprayed. This has been reported on several occasions in the area over the past few years.
Jay KaplanCanton.
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Fusco via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
To: ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2022 8:15 am
Subject: [CT Birds] Re: bluebird disease
Pesticides? Herbicides?
Paul Fusco
Oxford
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 1, 2022, at 4:32 AM, AMY HOPKINS via CTBirds ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org wrote:
Is it possible this was avian flu? We're not testing songbirds in CT, so we don't know how many have it.
Amy HopkinsGuilford
Another topic, our recent bluebird nestlings have apparently died of disease. Three "fell" out of the box alive, but two were subsequently found dead. And there were 3 dead nestlings in the box. Anybody reporting similar events?
Fran and Tom Holloway
CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/
CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/
CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/
CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/
CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/
CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/