The Week In Review
A Dark Eyed Junco and a Mourning Dove were both victims of cats. The Junco died of its injuries, but the Dove seems to be well on the road to recovery. A House Finch had older injuries that lead to the development of Avian Pox. It was too debilitated to save.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, HPAI, dominated the rest of the Week. Five Snow Geese were admitted, all exhibiting symptoms of the virus. Water fowl are the most common carrier of the disease, likely due to their habit of congregating in large flocks. In our region, Snow Geese seem to be the most common species that people are finding.
Humans and our pets are not likely to contract HPAI, but we can spread it by handling sick birds and then coming into contact with other birds. If you see sick birds do not handle them. Report the number of birds and their location to your local fish and wildlife office.
New Intake Center
The new Intake Center is slowly taking shape.
Building 1, Admission, is very basic. It contains a table where intake forms can be filled out.
Building 2, Examination, includes an exam table, anesthetic machine and storage shelves.
Building 3, Quarantine, has a bank of 5 stainless steel cages.
Blue Mountain Wildlife is again participating in The Valley Giving Guide , a year-end fundraising platform to bring donations and attention to nonprofits in our community. It’s an online donation page that is available until the end of December 2022! We receive 100% of each online donation! All donations will count towards the Matching Funds that are being raised by Blue Mountain Community Foundation during this event. Online donations are encouraged, checks will be accepted…information on where to send them is in the FAQ page on the Valley Giving Guide.
Here’s how you can help! Donate if you can and share that you donated on your social media!
We will be posting about the Valley Giving Guide on social media (Facebook and Instagram) too. Even if you are not able to donate please like and share these posts on your social media. You can even email family and friends the link above and ask them to help.
Let everyone know and help us raise funds to care for native wildlife in 2023!
Thank you so much!!!
