West Nile Virus Vs. the Crows

"Cemetery crows" makes a repeat Seattlest appearance because how could we not? Many thanks to Seattlest Flickr Pool member sonek321.

All right, Seattle, you're so over the H1N1 thing, we'll dig up something else pandemical to freak your shit out with. Naturally the badness comes from the direction of Magnolia. The Magnolia Voice posted this email from a reader of theirs:

I saw a dead crow last week on Magnolia Blvd (by the tennis courts) across the street from the drive-up mail box. I didn’t think anything of it, until I saw a message from another Magnolia resident who had seen three dead crows in Magnolia in the past week.

Turns out the King County Health Department might want to see those dead crows, because of West Nile Virus concerns. So report those dead birds, citizens! There's an online dead bird reporting form right there for your use.

If you have a fresh and undamaged crow, jay, or raven, please keep it for possible West Nile virus testing. The bird should be put into 2 plastic bags and kept in a cool place. We will call and/or email you within 24 hours if your bird is needed for testing.