tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post2793098914005983380..comments2024-03-28T16:31:23.093-07:00Comments on Books in Northport: Walking on Beach, Soaking Up Sun, Seeing Dead BirdsP. J. Grathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-62647304288242447172010-11-10T17:06:19.031-08:002010-11-10T17:06:19.031-08:00I wonder if it's all over the Great Lakes. See...I wonder if it's all over the Great Lakes. Seems one of the things I read suggested a connection to zebra mussels, too. Hope this is not a long-term trend.P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-587803298155221942010-11-10T16:54:56.994-08:002010-11-10T16:54:56.994-08:00We saw several dead birds on the beach of Lake Hur...We saw several dead birds on the beach of Lake Huron a few weeks ago too.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-66843171803774454442010-11-09T19:36:47.494-08:002010-11-09T19:36:47.494-08:00According to the DNR's website, the Leelanau c...According to the DNR's website, the Leelanau contact for botulism reporting is Mark Breederland, 231-922-4628. <br /><br />http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases/0,1607,7-186--193515--,00.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-31420934143861264192010-11-09T12:29:58.249-08:002010-11-09T12:29:58.249-08:00Here is another good information site on avian bot...Here is another good information site on avian botulism:<br /><br />http://www.harborlightnews.com/atf.php?sid=11371&current_edition=2010-10-13P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-14657891813300949232010-11-09T08:56:23.443-08:002010-11-09T08:56:23.443-08:00There is a DNR office in Traverse City, Loreen. Fo...There is a DNR office in Traverse City, Loreen. Fortunately, Sarah is pretty good about the "Leave it!" command, but there are really a LOT of dead birds, from cormorants and gulls to the loon Barb found. It is sad!<br /><br />Will winter temperatures kill the botulism bacteria? I guess Susan and I both have to follow the link you sent, Loreen. Thanks.P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-10038849283424323362010-11-09T07:47:52.787-08:002010-11-09T07:47:52.787-08:00We saw several dead birds on the beach in late Sep...We saw several dead birds on the beach in late September and wondered, too. Perhaps Pauline knows?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007865625939579859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-80202312585908818012010-11-09T06:03:00.965-08:002010-11-09T06:03:00.965-08:00Hi Pamela,
I know there is concern about avian bo...Hi Pamela,<br /><br />I know there is concern about avian botulism along the lake. <br /><br />http://birding.about.com/b/2010/10/15/avian-botulism-in-northern-michigan.htm<br /><br />Don't handle dead birds or let dogs munch them as the toxin persists for a while. They are asking that dead birds be reported so the problem can be monitored. Is there a DNR office nearby? <br /><br />I think the warm summer temps and higher-than-normal lake temps have made the responsible bacteria more prevalent this year. Bad news for birds.Author & Adventurer Loreen Niewenhuishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984661278026521501noreply@blogger.com