On Wed, 3 Aug 2011 11:24:48 +0100, "Kathy" wrote:

Well, those of us who welcome wildlife into our gardens,

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14380813


Indeed. The Beeb article refers to Avian Pox, one of a range of
diseases around in various parts of the UK. For more information and
a link to the online reporting form you may wish to have a look at the
very good BTO site section dealing with disease, what we can do to
prevent it and information on the Garden Bird Health initiative
http://www.bto.org/volunteer-surveys...ease/avian-pox

rbel