If they (some) could be frozen that would be good. And contact Dr. Rebecca Hardman, FWC Veterinarian. She is looking at avian and other groups pathogens.
Like others are saying.
Katy
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From: <nflbirds...> <nflbirds...> on behalf of Christine Anderson <steeno123...>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 3:20:50 PM
To: Roger Shepherd <r.shep0535...>
Cc: <nflbirds...> <nflbirds...>
Subject: Re: [NFLbirds] Appalachicola Brown-headed Cowbird Mystery
On Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 10:37 AM Roger Shepherd <r.shep0535...><mailto:<r.shep0535...>> wrote:
A friend in Appalachicola has been observing cowbirds in her yard behaving strangely and some dying. "They puff up their feathers and remain that way. Come to the ground to feed and return to a nearby bush." After a couple of days they are found dead. Has been observed on warm and cold days.
