"susabean" wrote in message
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We have been getting alerts regarding west nile virus, and we have been
advised against having freestanding bodies of water......empty gathered
rainwater from trashcan lids, etc. Does this apply to bird baths??? I
have
3 in my gardens, and the birds do frequent them!! I would hate to get rid
of them if it wasn't necessary.

Any thoughts?

Sure - just keep them clean. Birds don't like nasty water any more than YOU
do. IF you find cleaning them to be a bother, you might want to invest in a
small fountain or aerator.

Regards