When I saw this poor fellow I thought it may be a minor blight, but when I saw a similar affliction in a young eagle it clearly looked lethal so decided to alert the authorities.
This may have advanced quickly. due to our unusual long dry summer this year. I hope several days of severe cold this coming winter may limit the advance of this awful scourge.
Hi Tony, it's Dean Stoltz from CHEK NEWS. I've contacted Maj Birch at Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society to see what she thinks about this and I might do a story on it today. (I live in Comox) Could I use your pictures? (I'm happy to "Courtesy" you.) I'd also like to interview you for the story if possible. I'm waiting to hear back from Maj right now as I'd like to do the story today. Hopefully you receive this message in time.) I can be contacted at 250-334-7142 or dstoltz@cheknews.ca
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Avian Pox does not affect humans but is very contagious to other birds. Please contact mars@wingtips.org www.wingtips.org or phone 250-337-2021 if you find birds with this condition.
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