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  • Bird flu viruses are not easily transmissible from birds to people, but without proper hygiene, or if in prolonged contact with a sick bird, the risk increases and the virus can potentially evolve to spread between humans.

    According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, “there is currently a low risk of an outbreak among wild songbirds, and no official recommendation to take down feeders unless you also keep domestic poultry. We do always recommend that you clean bird feeders and birdbaths regularly as a way to keep many kinds of diseases at bay.“

  • Call Tyler Bansbach at (425) 212-8142 for help transporting injured birds, or visit our Wildlife Care Resources page for more information.

    Due to the current Avian Influenza outbreak, Whidbey Audubon is no longer accepting deceased specimens for our library. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends taking extra precautions:

    • Wear disposable gloves when cleaning harvested birds or cleaning bird feeders.

    • Do not dispose of processed carcasses in the field where they could be eaten by raptors. Bag them and place in the garbage, bury, or incinerate them.

    • Take special precautions to ensure that all equipment (boots, clothes, vehicles, firearms) are cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of diseases.

    • Do not harvest or handle wild birds that are obviously sick or found dead.

    • Do not eat, drink, or smoke while cleaning game.

    • Wash hands with soap and water or alcohol wipes immediately after handling game or cleaning bird feeders.

  • Visit our Baby Birds section for more information!

  • We have more than 230 species of birds on Whidbey Island, which you can keep track of using our handy guides! Visit our birding page for more information.

  • The National Audubon Society offers a great guide for using your bird feeders to their full potential.

    Make sure to clean your feeders regularly!

  • We recommend using the Merlin App by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to identify birds in your area.

  • Consider becoming a member! We are dedicated to the understanding, appreciation and protection of birds and other wildlife species and their habitats on Whidbey Island and surrounding waters. By joining the Whidbey Audubon Society, 100% of your membership fees and donations will go to support these local activities.

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Mail:

Whidbey Audubon Society
PO Box 1012
Oak Harbor, Washington
98277