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Title: Deadly bird disease trichomonosis 'spreads to Europe' Post by: Donna on 23-Sep-11, 09:07:32 AM http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14974236 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14974236) Story and video
Title: Re: Deadly bird disease trichomonosis 'spreads to Europe' Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 23-Sep-11, 10:14:34 AM We've been seeing this for some time now. A few years back, we might have prayed that the Greenfinches would leave off, as they would gang up on anything else and hog the feeders. Now, I would give anything to see one. I think the last winter saw only one or two turning up. We have been ok with Chaffinches, but of recent weeks, not a one.
Title: Re: Deadly bird disease trichomonosis 'spreads to Europe' Post by: Donna on 23-Sep-11, 11:38:08 AM We've been seeing this for some time now. A few years back, we might have prayed that the Greenfinches would leave off, as they would gang up on anything else and hog the feeders. Now, I would give anything to see one. I think the last winter saw only one or two turning up. We have been ok with Chaffinches, but of recent weeks, not a one. So sad Bobbie! Title: Re: Deadly bird disease trichomonosis 'spreads to Europe' Post by: MAK on 23-Sep-11, 11:51:07 AM :( Interesting video although sad! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Deadly bird disease trichomonosis 'spreads to Europe' Post by: Donna on 23-Sep-11, 11:53:27 AM :( Interesting video although sad! Thanks for sharing! I didn't watch it! |