When homeowners find dead or dying birds near their feeders, they often do not know where they should report the incident. If you ever find yourself in this predicament, here is the answer to this perplexing situation.
According to Todd Schneider a biologist with the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Section, “A single dead bird isn’t a cause for alarm, but (finding) four or more dead birds in a short amount of time could signal a problem and should be reported to the DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section.” at todd.schneider@dnr.ga.gov. If you find sick or dead birds, do not touch them with your hands.
Just wanted to ask a question. We have not seen a single hummingbird this year, we always have multiple feeders out normally they arrive around March 20. Nothing, we live backed up to National Forest on acerage in North Georgia. Could this be bird flu? Pam W.
That is a very good question. You are not alone. I am hearing the same thing folks in a number of places. Typically hummer numbers are low in May but not this low. In some places in the state when a lot of blooms make nectar plentiful the birds will go it it. Also, many hummers are now nesting. When this happens they spent 80% or so incubating eggs.
I wish I had a better answer to your question. If I learn more, I will let you know. Even though numbers are low, I believe they will begin rebounding in June and July.