Two bird diseases have been observed in the area of Slop Bog. Trichomonosis is a disease which affects mostly finch species, especially Greenfinch. The infected birds show extreme runny moisture at the eyes and beak, with beak open, showing great difficulty in swallowing. This prevents the bird from feeding and subsequently it dies. Knemidocoptes is caused by mites burrowing into the legs of birds, creating raised scales and growths on the legs. This has been seen on Chaffinches and Wood Pigeons on site.
ADVICE
If you have seen an infected bird on your feeder, please remove feeder and soak in a solution of 95% water/5 percent bleach for a period of time, to help prevent other birds contacting these diseases. To report any infected birds, contact web.support@bto.org or write to B.T.O., The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PU
