[mou-net] Avian Flu

2022-05-10 Thread Kathryn Rudd
Is the Avian Flu still plaguing migrating songbirds, raptors and waterfowl? Does MOU have a recommendation for residents regarding filling feeders or leaving them empty? I’ve hesitated putting out hummer feeders for fear of birds getting sick. Any advice? Thanks! Kathryn Rudd , Eagan Sent from

[mou-net] Avian Flu - Geese??

2022-04-24 Thread Gregory Munson
I just walked around our local City Park, home to about a 150 resident geese, and found four dead, and one almost dead, none of apparent cause. Usually I only see an occasional dead one during hunting season, so assuming this is the Avian Flu. Anyone know if DNR or others are testing these de

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu

2022-05-11 Thread Rebecca Field
I believe Hummingbird and Oriole feeders are fine. Probably best not to fill songbird feeders until the end of May. Good time to give them a good cleaning.😘 Rebecca Field Audubon Minnesota-Iowa-Missouri Advisory Board Sent from my iPhone > On May 10, 2022, at 11:15 PM, Kathryn Rudd wrote: >

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu

2022-05-11 Thread Charlene Nelson
There are many good sources for information including USDA, DNR, Cornell Lab, National Audubon. I’ve seen only one expert advise taking down feeders for songbirds. Charlene Nelson Grant County farm, MN > On May 11, 2022, at 9:42 AM, Rebecca Field wrote: > > I believe Hummingbird and Oriole f

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu

2022-05-11 Thread Rebecca Field
Corvids are susceptible - and Blue Jays, Crows, Ravens and magpies are corvids. We normally get jays at our feeders. I have heard that some unmentioned songbirds are susceptible. I’d say stay tuned in and use good common sense. I know the U of M Raptor Center is getting owls, Red-tailed Hawks, a

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu

2022-05-11 Thread Kathryn Rudd
Thanks for the advice! Kathryn Rudd - Eagan Sent from my iPad > On May 10, 2022, at 11:15 PM, Kathryn Rudd wrote: > > Is the Avian Flu still plaguing migrating songbirds, raptors and waterfowl? > Does MOU have a recommendation for residents regarding filling feeders or > leaving them empty?

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu - Geese??

2022-04-24 Thread Marie Culhane
>From an earlier post: To report sick or dead birds to the DNR and for additional information: www.dnr.state.mn.us/ai DNR Information Officer: Morgan Sussman morgan.sussm...@state.mn.us On Sun, Apr 24, 2022 at 2:11 PM Gregory Munson wrote: > I just walked around our local City Park, home to

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu - Geese??

2022-04-24 Thread Charles Greenman
I understand that we’re supposed to notify the DNR when we find dead birds like this. Did anyone else hear that? Charlie Greenman Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2022, at 3:21 PM, Marie Culhane > <2cafa55a7c48-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > > From an earlier post: > > To report s

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu 🌻

2022-05-11 Thread Winter X
Ditto - my understanding = until more is known about songbirds,,etc.. we should be careful about feeders/ water dishes ,,, would love to re-set up our feeders ..Please advise Thxs 🦅 Jack St. Ores Baytown Township - Lake McDonald Stillwater > On May 10, 2022, at