Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency releases statement regarding Bird Disease Calls
July 23, 2021
Nashville, TN – Reports of dead birds have been increasing in Tennessee due to the recent news coverage of a disease affecting birds in several eastern and midwestern states. The disease is reportedly causing eye swelling and crusty discharge from the eyes of birds and may also be associated with neurological symptoms.
A significant number of reports have come from Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. Most birds reported exhibiting this condition are young and have included common grackles, European starlings, blue jays, and American robins along with other species of songbirds.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency addresses Bird Disease Concerns.
