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Dead Birds Appearing Along Shorelines
March 28, 2009
The discovery of over 125 dead birds washed ashore on the Avalon and Bonavista Peninsulas and a number of dead gulls in Quidi Vidi is being investigated by the province. At this time wildlife officials say they don't think there is any cause for alarm. The province's Natural Resources Department is conducting tests on the birds and says starvation has been observed in some of the birds and that ice and weather conditions can contribute to such a die-off at this time of year. Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Hugh Whitney advises people not to touch the birds or let their pets come in contact with them.
Meanwhile, the department's toxicology examination of the dead gulls discovered in the Quidi Vidi Lake area showed no evidence of common pesticides but did reveal high concentrations of caffeine in their stomachs and this is now considered the likely cause of death. Officials with the Animal Health Division and Environment Canada's Wildlife Service are monitoring the situation.
"did reveal high concentrations of caffeine in their stomachs "
these birds must be canadian citizens and got into some bad Tim Horton's !! you gotta be canadian or familiar with this country to get that joke 
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March 28, 2009
The discovery of over 125 dead birds washed ashore on the Avalon and Bonavista Peninsulas and a number of dead gulls in Quidi Vidi is being investigated by the province. At this time wildlife officials say they don't think there is any cause for alarm. The province's Natural Resources Department is conducting tests on the birds and says starvation has been observed in some of the birds and that ice and weather conditions can contribute to such a die-off at this time of year. Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Hugh Whitney advises people not to touch the birds or let their pets come in contact with them.
Meanwhile, the department's toxicology examination of the dead gulls discovered in the Quidi Vidi Lake area showed no evidence of common pesticides but did reveal high concentrations of caffeine in their stomachs and this is now considered the likely cause of death. Officials with the Animal Health Division and Environment Canada's Wildlife Service are monitoring the situation.
"did reveal high concentrations of caffeine in their stomachs "
these birds must be canadian citizens and got into some bad Tim Horton's !! you gotta be canadian or familiar with this country to get that joke .
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