Bird Watching: Bird Watching: Daily Pics - Volume 136, 0 by Grasmussen

Grasmussen wrote:
Cran poop is the cause of infectious Campylobacter bacteria. A farm near Palmer, AK has been blamed for an infectious outbreak that sickened at least 18 people, after they ate raw peas. Joe McLaughlin state epidemiologist said the likely culprits spreading the illness, in the Palmer area are migratory Sandhill Cranes. Apparently the birds love peas in the area farm fields.

Possibly the same Cranes, Kiska posted pictures of, on this thread yesterday. (this picture is from my photo library)

This message was edited Sep 12, 2008 11:14 AM