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Kali

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2. found this from G and F

Reply to StarryNite (Original post)

Wed Sep 29, 2021, 01:35 PM

Sep 2021

Virus affects Eurasian collared doves

Almost every year, a virus that affects Eurasian collared doves resurfaces in Arizona. The virus does not threaten human health and affects only this non-native dove species. As a result, you may find dead Eurasian doves on your property. Please dispose of them by wrapping them and putting them in the trash. Do not bury them.

To help stop the virus from spreading, please clean your bird feeder and bird bath regularly.

also avian botulism, which mostly affects water fowl, but doves do drink at ponds and lakes

https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/Avian-Botulism-2020.pdf

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Birds, Bees, and Butterflies [View all] StarryNite Sep 2021 OP

birds are carriers of West Nile Kali Sep 2021 #1

I planted my zinnias late. StarryNite Sep 2021 #4

found this from G and F Kali Sep 2021 #2

Thank you for this. StarryNite Sep 2021 #3

they are non-native and kind of like friendly flying mice Kali Sep 2021 #5

True, they are non-native...but still. StarryNite Sep 2021 #6

I saw several of those earlier in the ChazII Sep 2021 #7

I don't see them often but I love it when I do. StarryNite Oct 2021 #8

I remember when they started showing up Kali Oct 2021 #9

They are so pretty and loud! StarryNite Oct 2021 #10

Up to 5 found dead in my yard so far... StarryNite Oct 2021 #11