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could have just dropped dead. maybe West Nile Virus. Ingrid

In 4 or 5 days my eye should be perfectly healed! Thanks for the wishes!
As
for the bird, I have some shallow areas that are quite safe. This tweety
was
in the deep area.

That was one concern, but my county is no longer collecting dead birds.
Apparently they have resigned themselves to the fact that WN is here.

BV.