I've already received a couple of direct replies about the "sick finch"
question. Thanks to those who replied (LM of Vancouver, B.C. and Tammy)
and any others who reply before reading this message. No more replies are
necessary unless anyone feels it is something other than conjunctivitis
(Mycoplasma gallisepticum) or maybe avian pox. Please do not flood the
Tweeters network with replies. It's a depressing topic. However, if
anyone is also curious about the disease, here are three websites that will
provide you and others interested with a wealth of information and other
links.

http://birds.cornell.edu/hofi/HOFIfacts.htm

http://members.aol.com/FinchMG/Home.htm

http://www.earthsystems.org/list/audubon/0111.html


Keep those feeders (and your seed) clean and dry, especially if you see one
with the disease at your feeder!

Thanks.

Ned McGarry
Kirkland, WA
nmcgarry at gte.net