Date: 11/5/26 12:54 pm From: Mark Borden via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: Re: [Tweeters] Avian influenza vaccine
Hi Chris,
Are you aware of an available AI vaccine for birds? As a falconer I am
hunting ducks and though I have seen no signs of the problem yet, would
love a vaccine.
Are you aware if there is any research testing the effectiveness /potential
of crossover immunity or protection with the administration of a human
vaccine to birds?
Mark Borden MD
Coupeville. WA
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> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:13:45 +0000
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> Hi Tweets,
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> Hope everyone is getting out and enjoying some of our migrant birdlife
> lately with the cooperative weather we've been having (although - rain
> please)!
>
> Speaking of our wintering waterfowl, I wanted to share a few important
> resources regarding Avian Influenza (AI), including safety protocols and
> reporting procedures. Currently, the state is primarily detecting AI
> exactly where expected: in migratory waterfowl, with a notable presence in
> wintering Cackling Geese in WWA (particularly Pierce Co. north through
> Whatcom).
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> To help us monitor this situation, please keep the following guidelines in
> mind:
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> * How to Report: If you observe sick, dead, or suspected AI-infected
> wildlife, please use the WDFW sick/dead reporting tool. The link is located
> at the very top of the state's main AI webpage: WDFW Bird Flu Information<
> https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/diseases/bird-flu>. Tons of
> information there and I recommend folks to pay attention to the "Avian
> Influenza Questions Answered" and "Human HPAI Safety" sections, in
> particular.
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>
> * Broad Wildlife Observations: You can also report general wildlife
> health observations, exotic-invasive occurrences, or state Species of
> Greatest Conservation Need on our broader reporting page. You will find
> various report "topics" there to match the report you desire to enter: WDFW
> Report Observations<https://wdfw.wa.gov/get-involved/report-observations>.
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>
> * Do Not Handle Wildlife: Do not touch, handle, attempt to rescue, or
> transport any birds or animals to a wildlife rehabilitator if they appear
> neurologically affected. Common symptoms include head shaking,
> lethargy/immobility, swimming in circles, loss of coordination, often with
> mucous discharge around the nares, mouth, or eyes. Affected birds often
> pass within 24-72 hours of showing these signs. There is NO CURE - they are
> not candidates for wildlife rehabilitation, and the rehabbers do not want
> these affected animals as it only promotes spread and biosecurity issues
> for their facilities.
>
>
> * Keep Your Distance: Leave the animals be and keep people and pets
> away from areas where sick/dead waterfowl are congregating.
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> * Avoid Artificial Concentration: Please do not feed waterfowl, as
> artificial feeding concentrates birds and facilitates the spread of the
> virus.
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> * Carcass Management: If the animals are on public lands, notify the
> public land manager as well as WDFW. We coordinate directly with land
> managers to safely remove carcasses using full PPE (gloves, N95 masks, and
> eye protection) and double-bagging for landfill disposal.
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>
> * Let Nature Take Its Course: As reiterated on our website, if the
> birds are not in a location that impacts public health or safety (such as a
> high-traffic common space at a public park), they should be left alone when
> possible if not an issue for people/pets.
>
> Please continue to report these instances. Our Wildlife Health group and
> local district staff closely monitor these map and reporting tools to track
> the virus. We appreciate your reports!
>
> Best,
> Chris
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> Chris Anderson (he, him, his)
> District Wildlife Biologist
> District 12, King County
> WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife - Region 4
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> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2026 13:45:23 -0800
> From: Karen Fardal via Tweeters <tweeters...>
> To: Carol Riddell <cariddellwa...>
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> Subject: Re: [Tweeters] West Seattle Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch and
> Tropical Kingbird - Not Yet Today
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> Kingbird was seen by several observers on the driveway/alley Point Place
> SW off of Alki Blvd that dead ends into the lighthouse grounds. Good to
> look all along that from the street down to the trees by the lighthouse.
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> Nobody has seen the finch yet today though that I am aware of despite
> hours of collective searching.
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> Good luck!
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> Karen Fardal
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> > On Nov 4, 2026, at 11:02?AM, Carol Riddell via Tweeters <
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> > ?There are no eBird reports yet today for the Rosy-Finch or the
> Kingbird. Hopefully anyone who sees either this morning will quickly enter
> an eBird checklist. That will show up in Washington Birder?s Dashboard when
> you change the default setting to King County. At the Dashboard you can
> click on a checklist to open it and see what details the birder provides.
> Those details can be helpful to finding the bird once you arrive at the
> location.
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> > Carol Riddell
> > Edmonds, WA
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> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2026 14:26:41 -0800
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> Subject: [Tweeters] Join us for the BirdNote Auction
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> Hello all,
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> Please join us on Thursday at 12pm NOON PST (likely right now if you
> receive the digest version of these emails) for BirdNote's year-end event
> featuring author Helen Macdonald, comedian Joe Zimmerman, and musician
> Madison Cunningham. Here is the link to register and join:
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> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-greatest-brown-bag-lunch-in-the-history-of-human-civilization-tickets-2000182673219 >
> Many thanks to the Washington Ornithological Society, our friends at Seward
> Park Audubon Center, artist Tony Angell, and many others for donating items
> for this year's auction. We'll be spotlighting the auction during our
> event, but you can bid until 8pm PST on Thursday, 11/5 here:
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> I hope you can join us!
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> Best,
> Nick Bayard
> BirdNote Executive Director
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