Winter birding in southwest Idaho takes several forms. Watching bird feeders is the easiest and doesn’t even require you to get out of your PJs. Most of the birds most
Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Wild birds that frequent feeders in the winter can be especially susceptible to disease outbreaks of salmonellosis, due to the large numbers of birds coming to feeders.
Outbreaks associated with bird feeders may cause high mortality across large geographic areas.
Currently, this outbreak is affecting wild birds in Idaho, Oregon, California, Washington, and even into British Columbia, Canada.
In an effort to reduce the potential transmission of salmonellosis locally, Idaho Fish and Game recommends those who have bird feeders in their yards temporarily discontinue all feeding of wild birds for at least a few weeks.
Residents asked to temporarily remove and clean bird feeders
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The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Wild birds that frequent feeders in the winter can be especially susceptible to disease outbreaks of salmonellosis, due to the large numbers of birds coming to feeders.
Outbreaks associated with bird feeders may cause high mortality across large geographic areas. Currently, this outbreak is affecting wild birds in Idaho, Oregon, California, Washington, and even into British Columbia, Canada.
In an effort to reduce the potential transmission of salmonellosis locally, Idaho Fish and Game recommends that those who have bird feeders in their yards temporarily discontinue all feeding of wild birds for at least a few weeks.
NAMPA — Wild birds that frequent feeders in the winter can be especially susceptible to disease outbreaks of salmonellosis, due to the large numbers of birds coming to feeders.
The number of dead ducks found south of Salmon has more than doubled as wildlife officials continue to collect carcasses and search for a cause.
Idaho Fish and Game biologist Tempe Regan reported finding a total of 107 dead ducks since last week along an irrigation ditch and in adjacent sloughs and ponds south of town starting last week. Initially, about 50 dead birds were found.
Fish and Gameâs Mike Demick said six ducks were sent to be tested at the National Wildlife Health Center and arrived there Wednesday.
âWe hope to have an early idea of what is going on by the end of the week but wonât know for sure for probably two to three weeks, depending on what tests are run,â Demick said. âWe continue to check for ducks every other day.â