Wildlife Specialist Issues Salmonella Caution to Bird Feeders
Monday, March 30, 2009 - 14:42
in Biology & Nature
Virginia citizens have been reporting a significant number of deaths of birds common to bird feeding stations such as finches. The current problem is not yet epidemic statewide. Salmonella occurs in wildlife in regular cycles, and we appear to be in one of those up cycles, says a wildlife specialist. Good sanitation with feeding stations is recommended.