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Attracting Birds with Ornamental Plants sticky icon

Birds can be an important aspect of our backyard environment. In many cases, the quality of our environment is perceived to be directly related to the poulation of birds. The bird population in your yard or neighborhood park can be increased with the proper selection and arrangement of ornamental trees and shrubs.

West Nile Virus

Dead birds may be a sign that West Nile virus is circulating between birds and the mosquitoes in an area. Over 130 species of birds are known to have been infected with West Nile virus, though not all infected birds will die. It's important to remember that birds die from many other causes besides West Nile virus.

Source(s): 
Excerpted from the Pest Management Newsletter

How to Handle Dead Birds

The recent spread of Asian Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, also commonly referred to as "bird flu," in Asia, Europe, and Africa has resulted in concern and increased surveillance for H5 Avian Influenza viruses in North American bird populations. The following information provides guidance for those who are concerned or receive inquiries about sick or dead birds.

 

Source(s): 
Georgia Division of Public Health Notifiable Diseases Epidemiology Section
Georgia Department of Agriculture Office of the State Veterinarian
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study
Publication Number: 
228

Feeding Birds in Winter

This is the time of year when many people ask questions about feeding birds, such as: how do I get started? what types of feeders should I use? where should I locate my feeders? what kinds of food do birds like most?

Source(s): 
Charles Seabrook, Science Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Publication Number: 
226

Create Bird Habitats in Your Landscape

 Create suitable habitats for birds through landscaping.

Reviewer(s): 
K. Lynn Davis, CEA- Turner County. The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Brandy Wilkes, CEA- Cook County. The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Publication Number: 
105