Date:         Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:33:49 -0400
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From:         "mimbrava@mindspring.com" <mimbrava@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mystery at The Bird Feeder
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Steve,

The finch has conjunctivitis.  Here is an article about the disease:
http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/science-stories/past-stories/house-
finch-disease/

The best way to prevent it from spreading is to keep your feeders
very clean.

Mim Eisenberg
Roswell
Fulton County

On Aug 22, 2008, at 8:22 PM, slaytons@BELLSOUTH.NET wrote:

> This afternoon I checked the Bluebird Box to make sure the
> Fledgling was still there. Not a good year for our Bluebirds. Only
> 3 out of 6 eggs hatched. The Box now only has one Lonely occupant.
> As I walked around the side of the house, The Hummingbirds were
> dive bombing each other. As I got closer to one of our small Wire
> Feeders, I noticed a small bird clinging to the inside. As I got
> closer it stayed put. I actually had my wife take some pictures of
> me next to the feeder. Upon closer inspection, I noticed it was a
> House finch. It's eyes seemed to be scabbed over. I came back later
> and it was gone. My wife mentioned something about Niles
> Disease.I'm not up on all of these diseases. I'm open to any
> suggestions anyone might have. If you email me, I can let you take
> a look at the pictures.
>
> Good Birding & have a blessed evening
> Steve Slayton
> Lawrenceville
> Gwinnett County
> USA
>
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