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["Thais Carr" <carrtk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yesterday I found a dead crow on the front porch of the building where my 
private practice is located on the south side of Franklin.  When I called the 
Williamson County health department, the woman answering the phone advised me 
to call back the following morning and hung up. When I called back, I was 
placed on hold for an extended period & finally gave up.  I figured Davidson 
County could at least tell me whether I should take the bird in for testing, so 
that was my next call.
The man asked me if the bird was 16" to 18" long.  I replied no, probably 
8"-10" long and that it appeared to be a juvenile crow.  He asked what color 
the beak was.  After I told him, he advised me that there was no such thing as 
a juvenile crow, and most likely it was a sparrow.  Sigh....   (I refrained 
from any smart replies, such as the image of a bird springing fully formed like 
Athena from head of Zeus....)

At any rate, he did advise me that I should take the double-bagged bird in, 
which I did.  I have my fingers crossed that it does not test positive.  I 
didn't get to ask the receptionist any questions when I dropped it off since 
the clinic was overflowing with moms and small kids.  Would I be correct in 
guessing that I have no way of finding out if it does test positive?  (I'm just 
curious.)

At my home in Thompsons Station, I still have two male indigo  buntings.  (The 
other male and female which I spotted often have left us.)  The hummer 
population has increased dramatically in the past ten days.  I'm beginning to 
consider wearing safety gear when sitting on the side porch to avoid being 
inadvertently involved in their feeder altercations!

Thais Carr


Thais Carr
carrtk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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