Hi Ted

I have been banding them here in BC. Have banded over 300 in my backyard
at my feeder. Haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary but I will keep
my eyes open and mention it on the line should it occur. They are
susceptible to the conjunctivitis that attacks House Finches and Downy
Woodpeckers though so keep your eyes open!

Libor

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> From: Ted Becker <monroe at accessone.com>
> To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
> Subject: Sick Siskins
> Date: June 1, 1997 2:02 PM
>
> A co-worker asked me if anyone else had noticed sick PineSiskens this
> winter spring. She noticed a few at her feeder, about 10% to 25% of the
> PISI that came to her feeder had fluffed, dishevelled looking feathers
and
> where very lethargic. She is careful about cleanliness of her feeders
and
> the area and uses fresh seed. She lives between Paine Field, Edmonds.
>
> Any other similar observations?
>
> Thanks