Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Red-bellied Down

Under a pine, cause of death unknown.

mthew

2 responses to “Red-bellied Down”

  1. charlesmcalexander28

    Insulate your hands with disposable gloves or a pet waste bag if you decide to handle dead birds. Window strikes aren’t the only thing that kills them. H5N1 “Bird Flu” can have serious consequences for humans, too, and it is an ongoing, spreading problem.

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  2. nature969

    Thank you for the advice to prevent infection!

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