Avian influenza has been in the news lately, and we understand that there are a lot of questions. Cornell University has published a website to provide updated information on this disease. Lahontan Audubon Society is not collecting dead birds for our taxidermy collection at this time.

Currently, the risk for humans to contract avian influenza is relatively low, but people who work with dairy, poultry, or sick birds should take precautions as recommended on the Cornell site. Raw foods or milk should be avoided by people and pets. Avian influenza can be contracted by pets through raw foods.

Bird feeders may be kept up at this time, but keep an eye out for sick birds. If sick birds are seen at the feeder, please remove the feeder, clean it, and perhaps leave it down for a time to avoid the spread of disease (including other diseases than avian flu). Bird feeders should be removed if poultry is in the yard, as poultry are more susceptible to this disease. Please click on the button below for more information.

If you see three or more wild bird deaths, please do not pick up the birds, but report the location and observation to the Nevada Department of Wildlife at (775) 688-1500.

Share your lists with us on eBird at lasbirdinggroup and we will share the results. Join us for one of our group birding walks happening during the count.

Feb 14 - trip has been postponed due to weather.
Feb 15 - Rancho San Rafael Park - 8 am
Feb 16 - Let's Go Birding Together at Mayberry Park (includes trash pickup) - 9 am
Feb 17 - Rosewood Nature Study Area - 9 am

Field trips are posted on our calendar.