Hundreds of Songbirds Across US Are Dying Due to Mysterious Illness

Jennifer Toussaint, Arlington, Virginia's chief of animal control, can't forget the four newborn blue jays. Residents were concerned enough to send the fledglings to her clinic just outside of Washington, D.C., in late May.

Toussaint claims that each was fat, suggesting that "their parents had done an excellent job caring for them." But, on the other hand, the birds were sluggish, unable to maintain their equilibrium, and partially blinded by crusty, oozing patches that had developed over their eyes.

According to the July 2 announcement, several of those suspects have been ruled out in this instance. However, experts are still looking at other options. They're utilizing electron microscopy to look for telltale damage in tissues and a battery of tests to look for suspicious bacteria, viruses, parasites, and chemical pollutants, for example.

The number of birds being brought to rehab facilities in Virginia is starting to decline. Officials urge bird enthusiasts to take precautions to prevent the spread of any disease until the epidemic is finished. The says there are signs that the outbreak is slowing down, but it's still a concern.

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