Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop accepting donations for shorebirds needing rehab
Due to the botulism outbreak at Carson Lake and the wetlands south of Fallon, the Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop is taking in dozens of shorebirds and is asking for the public's help in getting the birds through rehabilitation.
The wildlife center is in need of donations due to the hundreds of shorebirds that are needing rehab. Those who wish to help with contributions can call Evelyn at 775-246-0470 to discuss giving options. You can mail your donation to Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop 230 Imperial Way, Dayton, NV 89403.
Evelyn has worked tirelessly to save injured and sick wildlife around the clock for the last 25 years, paying for much of it out of her own pocket and could really use support with this avian crisis.
The shorebirds are coming in daily. Go here for more information.
Meanwhile, the Nevada Department of Wildlife is continuing its efforts to monitor cases of botulism within the Truckee Meadows area, and specifically in the Carson Lake Wetlands.
“The disease is often fatal in birds, but is not harmful to humans,” said Russell Woolstenhulme, Migratory Game Bird Staff Biologist at NDOW.
A temporary treatment facility has been constructed at Carson Lake Wetlands, 70 miles east of Reno, to assist in the rehabilitation of diseased birds. The Carson Lake Wetlands is a U.S Bureau of Reclamation property, managed by NDOW and is located south of Fallon.
“Efforts have proven to be successful for many shorebirds and ducks,” said NDOW Wildlife Staff Specialist Mike Zahradka.
NDOW, together with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Greenhead Hunting Club and numerous volunteers and organizations, including Dayton Valley Wildlife Reststop, are actively trying to keep the area clear from future contamination of waterfowl.
“Crews have been working daily since the outbreak was detected, including weekends and holidays, to help alleviate the situation,” said Zahradka. “Some days we’ve had as many as four airboats to assist with the clean-up. Our efforts are ongoing and this situation will likely continue for a few more weeks until water temperatures cool off.”
This is a type C botulism outbreak which is usually triggered when summer temperatures climb above 90 degrees and water levels start to drop. These conditions can cause a decrease in water oxygen levels, which can kill fish and water insects allowing the botulism bacteria to enter a rapid growth phase that leads to toxin production. Ducks and other water birds pick up the bacteria through feeding and often die.
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