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Unknown sickness affecting Northeastern songbirds

July 26, 2021

Wildlife managers in the northeast began receiving reports of sick birds as early as May. Dead and dying birds were exhibiting symptoms that included eye swelling, crusty discharge and some neurological signs, as well. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports that an exact cause for the bird deaths has not been identified and diagnostics are ongoing. … Continue reading "Unknown sickness affecting Northeastern songbirds"