Very well could be avian flu. If you want, you could contact your most local NYSDEC office and let the wildlife biologist know. I’m not sure if they’re still testing specimens, but I bet that’s what it is. Migration = close proximity to many others and high stress. Unfortunately the perfect
From: K Schat
Date: February 22, 2023 at 13:13:10 EST
The dead geese could be positive for the current highly pathogenic avian
influenza virus that is causing major problems. Do not touch the birds! The
removal of dead or diseased birds and subsequent testing needs to be done by
professional
Could be affected by avian flu…
Misao Johnson
On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 1:02 PM Karen Steffy wrote:
> I have just been referred to Todd Bittner at the Botanic Gardens and have
> let him know. Thanks, Nancy!
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> *From:* Karen Steffy
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 22, 2023
I have just been referred to Todd Bittner at the Botanic Gardens and have let
him know. Thanks, Nancy!
Karen
From: Karen Steffy
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:47 PM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Dead Geese on Beebe Lake
Hi,
I have seen four dead Canada Geese on Beebe Lake. Any idea
Hi,
I have seen four dead Canada Geese on Beebe Lake. Any idea what’s going on? I
have found two still floating upright in the water, with their heads under the
water as if eating.
Thanks,
Karen
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