[mou] Dead redpoll, Lyon County

SSMORTON ssstnnph@mvtvwireless.com
Sat, 26 Feb 2005 12:05:46 -0600


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I found a common redpoll today (2/26/05) under my feeder.  I have been =
using mesh thistle bags which have been free of mold.  Of course, it =
could have fed elsewhere before arriving in my yard.  It's eyes appeared =
to be matted shut, but it did not look like the conjunctivitis I have =
seen in other finches.  I have been averaging 20 - 30 redpolls a day, =
but have only seen two today.  This may be one of them as it is a very =
recent death.  The bird was still warm when I picked it up.  Has anyone =
else in SW Minnesota found dead redpolls?  I know that this is occurring =
up north and in the cities.

Sue Morton
Cottonwood, MN
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