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Kevin Zak

Mon, Mar 9, 2015 2:15 PM

Dear Lisa, Regarding: The other bluejay was a bit more wily and managed to hop/flutter away whenever I tried to get him (something I took as a sign that he should be left alone for now).

My suggestion is to get a net and capture the other Bluejay. If he cannot fly he may die and could use a little R&R and then be released with his buddy.
If you cannot do this yourself try to find a friend or neighbor that will help.

Thank you for caring and making all the efforts you have already.

Kevin

Dear Lisa, Regarding: The other bluejay was a bit more wily and managed to hop/flutter away whenever I tried to get him (something I took as a sign that he should be left alone for now). My suggestion is to get a net and capture the other Bluejay. If he cannot fly he may die and could use a little R&R and then be released with his buddy. If you cannot do this yourself try to find a friend or neighbor that will help. Thank you for caring and making all the efforts you have already. Kevin

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Carole Donagher

Mon, Mar 9, 2015 2:36 PM

Hi Lisa --
One blue jay might have been a window strike or parasites, but three neurological blue jays (and no other species?) sounds like poison or West Nile Virus or something similar. The third jay hopefully could be caught and the rehabilitator get them to a bird veterinarian. Also the rehabilitator should know where and how to get the carcases for necropsy if they die.
Please let me know if I can assist.
Carole DonagherFarmington

 On Monday, March 9, 2015 10:16 AM, Kevin Zak via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote:

Dear Lisa, Regarding: The other bluejay was a bit more wily and managed to hop/flutter away whenever I tried to get him (something I took as a sign that he should be left alone for now).

My suggestion is to get a net and capture the other Bluejay. If he cannot fly he may die and could use a little R&R and then be released with his buddy.
If you cannot do this yourself try to find a friend or neighbor that will help.

Thank you for caring and making all the efforts you have already.

Kevin

This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut.
For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org

Hi Lisa -- One blue jay might have been a window strike or parasites, but three neurological blue jays (and no other species?) sounds like poison or West Nile Virus or something similar. The third jay hopefully could be caught and the rehabilitator get them to a bird veterinarian. Also the rehabilitator should know where and how to get the carcases for necropsy if they die. Please let me know if I can assist. Carole DonagherFarmington On Monday, March 9, 2015 10:16 AM, Kevin Zak via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: Dear Lisa, Regarding: The other bluejay was a bit more wily and managed to hop/flutter away whenever I tried to get him (something I took as a sign that he should be left alone for now). My suggestion is to get a net and capture the other Bluejay. If he cannot fly he may die and could use a little R&R and then be released with his buddy. If you cannot do this yourself try to find a friend or neighbor that will help. Thank you for caring and making all the efforts you have already. Kevin _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org

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sffaulkner@comcast.net

Tue, Mar 10, 2015 12:44 AM

A number of years ago I served some of my very expensive, fancy birdseed with peanuts to my classroom hamsters. One died immediately, and two others had longer-lasting neurological symptoms before perishing days later. I had the seed tested by the company and they came up with nothing (no big surprise) but my cursory research indicated it might be aflatoxin, caused by fungus on peanuts. My suspicion is the same for the birds. After the hamster incident, I stayed away from peanuts for the birds for years -- you can’t see what happens to them in the wild, usually. Then I drifted back to providing peanuts again because so many birds like them. I’ve been feeding them this winter… I think I’ll stop again for good. The fungus grows in damp weather and may well be “blooming” as the warmer end of winter approaches.

Sarah Faulkner

Collinsville

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From: CT Birding Listserve
Sent: ‎Monday‎, ‎March‎ ‎9‎, ‎2015 ‎10‎:‎36‎ ‎AM
To: Kevin Zak, CT Birding Listserve

Hi Lisa --
One blue jay might have been a window strike or parasites, but three neurological blue jays (and no other species?) sounds like poison or West Nile Virus or something similar. The third jay hopefully could be caught and the rehabilitator get them to a bird veterinarian. Also the rehabilitator should know where and how to get the carcases for necropsy if they die.
Please let me know if I can assist.
Carole DonagherFarmington

 On Monday, March 9, 2015 10:16 AM, Kevin Zak via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote:

Dear Lisa, Regarding: The other bluejay was a bit more wily and managed to hop/flutter away whenever I tried to get him (something I took as a sign that he should be left alone for now).

My suggestion is to get a net and capture the other Bluejay. If he cannot fly he may die and could use a little R&R and then be released with his buddy.
If you cannot do this yourself try to find a friend or neighbor that will help.

Thank you for caring and making all the efforts you have already.

Kevin

This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut.
For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org

A number of years ago I served some of my very expensive, fancy birdseed with peanuts to my classroom hamsters. One died immediately, and two others had longer-lasting neurological symptoms before perishing days later. I had the seed tested by the company and they came up with nothing (no big surprise) but my cursory research indicated it might be aflatoxin, caused by fungus on peanuts. My suspicion is the same for the birds. After the hamster incident, I stayed away from peanuts for the birds for years -- you can’t see what happens to them in the wild, usually. Then I drifted back to providing peanuts again because so many birds like them. I’ve been feeding them this winter… I think I’ll stop again for good. The fungus grows in damp weather and may well be “blooming” as the warmer end of winter approaches. Sarah Faulkner Collinsville Sent from Windows Mail From: CT Birding Listserve Sent: ‎Monday‎, ‎March‎ ‎9‎, ‎2015 ‎10‎:‎36‎ ‎AM To: Kevin Zak, CT Birding Listserve Hi Lisa -- One blue jay might have been a window strike or parasites, but three neurological blue jays (and no other species?) sounds like poison or West Nile Virus or something similar. The third jay hopefully could be caught and the rehabilitator get them to a bird veterinarian. Also the rehabilitator should know where and how to get the carcases for necropsy if they die. Please let me know if I can assist. Carole DonagherFarmington On Monday, March 9, 2015 10:16 AM, Kevin Zak via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: Dear Lisa, Regarding: The other bluejay was a bit more wily and managed to hop/flutter away whenever I tried to get him (something I took as a sign that he should be left alone for now). My suggestion is to get a net and capture the other Bluejay. If he cannot fly he may die and could use a little R&R and then be released with his buddy. If you cannot do this yourself try to find a friend or neighbor that will help. Thank you for caring and making all the efforts you have already. Kevin _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org

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