State Officials Say Bird Feeding Can Resume As Mysterious Illness Declines

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ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources said it is lifting its erstwhile proposal to halt feeding chaotic birds arsenic a mysterious unwellness swept the region, sidesplitting immoderate birds.

The reversal is prompted by a alteration successful reports of the unwellness arsenic of mid-August.

Wildlife managers successful 8 different states and DC person seen reports of sick and dying birds with oculus swelling and crusty discharge. Most of the affected birds are said to beryllium communal grackles, bluish jays, European starlings and American robins but different songbirds person been linked to the unwellness arsenic well. The illness poses nary menace to quality health, livestock oregon poultry.

Researchers person ruled retired galore communal pathogens, including Salmonella, avian influenza and West Nile virus.

Officials said thing that leads birds to congregate could dispersed the illness. Feeders and birdbaths should beryllium cleaned with a 10% bleach solution, rinsed with h2o and allowed to air-dry. Pets should beryllium kept distant from sick oregon dormant chaotic birds arsenic a precaution.

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Report sick oregon dying birds to the Maryland DNR / USDA Wildlife Services Call Center astatine 1-877-463-6497 (410-349-8130 for out-of-state telephone numbers).