Could the birds have west nile virus?

I work near the D/FW metroplex, and within the last two weeks, we've found three birds dead or dying right near our area. The boss doesn't want to make a big scene, and won't allow a call to animal control.

Is there any other way to know if this is West Nile? The birds are called gackles, I think.

Thanks.

The TV news in L.A. this morning reported that 9 dead birds found in L.A. County over the weekend had West Nile Virus. If your boss doesn't call animal control, someone else should.

Your boss needs to have his face pecked out by one of these infested birds. Maybe then he'll allow animal control to come out.

Yes--look for Blue Jays.

If there are no Blue Jays, there could be West Nile. If you have Blue Jays, you're still fine.

Blue Jays are very prone to West Nile, so they are the first to go.

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