What species of birds are being tested?
Try to determine if the bird is one of the species being tested. Only blue jays, crows and raptors (hawks, owls, eagles) are being tested. Crows are large and solid black including feathers, eyes, beak and legs. Blue jays are blue with a white belly. A raptor would be a hawk, falcon, eagle or owl, would generally be 12 inches or longer from tail to beak, and have a hooked bill and strong talons. Please report all dead birds. If the bird is not a blue jay, crow or raptor, you may indicate an unknown species, give a description of the bird or report the species if you happen to know it. How do I dispose of a dead bird? If the bird has been dead for 24 hours, shows signs of trauma, has bugs, is not a blue jay, crow or raptor (hawks, owls, eagles) or is not picked up within 24 hours, please report the dead bird and dispose of it properly. You may dispose of the bird by double bagging it and placing it in your regular trash. You can also bury it three feet deep. Remember to wear gloves or u
