Yesterday I posted pictures of my "red-eye/feather-mite" Jackdaw. Wondering if he was suffering from an infection.
Today, however, when searching for the pictures on my laptop to send to Niall at Birdwatch, I spotted other ones I had taken at the earlier that day.
As you can see here, the right eye has not turned red yet. In the second, and third photos the change of colour is clearly visible.
In the
Jackdaw, Corvus monedula, on 12/04/09,at 10am
Same Jackdaw, on 12/04, at 6pm.
And a closer view:
So, apparently, whatever it is, which causes the loss of feathers, it is working quite rapid.
I presume that this bird's immune system was affected also.
What I am concerned about mostly, is what are the risks to the other Jackdaws?
Because Jackdaws are social birds
Because Jackdaws are social birds
Wondered if you could have a look at my blog and let me know if your Jackdaws got over their baldness? We have a bald one at the moment - just a very clean strip. Isn't acting sick at all - far from it, and the feathers seem to be growing back (very fine down) http://urbanextension.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/binoculars-in-the-bathroom/ Thanks! Jane
ReplyDeleteI've seen it a lot in our Jackdaws, Jane. I'll be calling into your post as soon as possible.
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