Date: 8/4/25 8:41 am From: Tim Gallagher <twg3...> Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Raven and Avian Flu
If the bird does have avian influenza, it will probably be dead very soon. If it does die, you should triple bag it in plastic trash bags—be sure to wear a mask and disposable gloves. Then notify the DEC. Hopefully, they’ll get it tested at Cornell.
On Aug 4, 2025, at 7:48 AM, Tobias Dean <tobydean60...> wrote:
Maybe overthinking this but we observed one of our local ravens on the
ground in our orchard yesterday. It was walking away from my wife mowing outside the orchard fence very slowly. Completely off normal raven
behavior. It was dead this morning.
My question is should I
A. Bury the body with gloves mask etc
B. Notify some agency about it
C. Not worry about it and avian flu; let nature take care of the carcass?
