Chaffinches

In the last week we have had about eight Chaffinches die in our garden, they seem very lethargic at first and they can’t seem to fly we try and protect them but then they just die, it’s very difficult to watch all the other breeds seem fine, does anybody know the problem?

  • That's a lot of dead chaffinches! Most likely cause is a disease called Trichomonosis
    You can read more about it in the link below.

    www.bto.org/.../trichomonosis

    You should immediately stop feeding birds for a few months to try stop the spread.
    Remove and disinfect all feeders and birdbaths aswell.

    Hopefully the link will provide you will all the answers you need

    (Pardon the Scottish Accent)

  • Thank you Linda for your reply and advice, no problem with accent I’m in the Scottish Borders!!
  • Not a problem, hope all settles down soon as this must have been very distressing to witness .

    (Pardon the Scottish Accent)