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Date: 1/19/25 12:06 pm From: Margy Terpstra <0000061a61e5f423-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Question about H5N1 in Wild Birds and feeding/cleaning feeding stations
Mary, Thank you!! I knew there had been a lot of discussion in the past, and this is a super helpful link to Cornell. Also, wasn’t aware of Mark McKellar’s background and his YouTube videos. Very informative and fun. Margy Terpstra Kirkwood, St. Louis CO, MO <ladybirdterp...> https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhummerhavenunltd.com%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292022163%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=woEuQg4Wc%2B6OA8z0a6keagNo9ysjz04ty5pw32RV7Is%3D&reserved=0 > On Jan 19, 2025, at 12:24 PM, MARY NEMECEK <msnemecek...> wrote: > > Margy, > > Cornell does a great job keeping the info up to date on this. Here is the link. > > https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allaboutbirds.org%2Fnews%2Favian-influenza-outbreak-should-you-take-down-your-bird-feeders%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292037113%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QtnR2p3CH51zLJMaLo1Kq9FW5t8HM1MWZ%2B6%2BYw5zX1k%3D&reserved=0 > > Mark McKellar also discussed this on a recent YouTube video . > > Link: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWC0O4Lm2x_k&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292045619%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c24Eaforxr5MCGfAxtGWKn1uBeOg3zOt8P45xx7UZQg%3D&reserved=0 > > > Mary Nemecek > KCMO > >> On Jan 19, 2025, at 11:52 AM, Margy Terpstra <0000061a61e5f423-dmarc-request...> wrote: >> >> >> WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may be a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. >> Hi MoBirders, >> >> Like many of you, I’m feeding the birds right now but keeping tabs on the H5N1 Avian Flu situation. Does anyone have a link to share about keeping our feeding stations clean and sanitized in this bitter cold? >> >> I wear a KN95 mask and gloves when I go out to clean off our ‘Grab ’n Go’ table and we clean the feeders with a 10% bleach solution as we do to prevent conjunctivitis. I also use an anti-viral spray on the table and let it dry before adding any more seed. >> >> We dump the bird bath water every evening and put fresh water in it the next morning, sometimes with hydrogen peroxide. I’m going to start adding that every morning. >> >> I found this page that is helpful: >> https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fbird-flu%2Fprevention%2Findex.html&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292054339%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d6byFukCUNXdmS3pCkvZDQPSoYuQyXE5bVG1TGttHOI%3D&reserved=0 >> >> >> I also checked the USDA website and there has only been one report in Missouri of a Canada Goose mortality with confirmed H5N1 disease. >> >> https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aphis.usda.gov%2Flivestock-poultry-disease%2Favian%2Favian-influenza%2Fhpai-detections%2Fwild-birds&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292062196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=40nKk97WzHaxdaf4XFN7jeh0MV7Iu6YghJxpam5z75E%3D&reserved=0 <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aphis.usda.gov%2Flivestock-poultry-disease%2Favian%2Favian-influenza%2Fhpai-detections%2Fwild-birds&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292070056%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5p4fNZXQzGUmZvDQwtCe7%2BoLleeJxgzNK8ROgAqVSeM%3D&reserved=0> >> >> Any more information would be appreciated. >> >> Thank you, >> Margy Terpstra >> Kirkwood, St. Louis CO, MO >> https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhummerhavenunltd.com%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292077920%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RiRVLtq4ZJPdsNBojxkCscz4%2Ffqna%2BoErP3s4pwytPg%3D&reserved=0 <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhummerhavenunltd.com%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292085776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NU%2Fxt8IlfnYbEg75M9I5Ai%2FQE624yGqprar73rGAwak%3D&reserved=0> >> >> The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum >> Archives <https://po.missouri.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> / Subscription options <https://po.missouri.edu/SCRIPTS/wa.exe/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> / MBS Website <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmobirds.org%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292093462%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uCz2TTiSnZytNRiaXNUHIWC67dvgUrBsrBvyzh86wdA%3D&reserved=0> / Email the list owners <mailto:<mobirds-l-request...> >> >> ABA Birding Code of Ethics <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aba.org%2Fabout%2Fethics.html&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C209c9f4a82c74929023708dd38c48ae8%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638729139292101110%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kAxqIxQwqtXn4RlTfRCBuHMyl5Zh2y9i0IVa%2FFdLzXE%3D&reserved=0> >> MBS Spring Meeting: May 2-4, 2025 at Bunker Hill Retreat, Mountain View, MO. >> ------------------------------------------------------------ The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L MBS Website: http://mobirds.org/ Questions or comments? 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