9.29.24 Hidden Lake, Downers Grove, IL

 Please be aware, this post has content of a Sage Thrasher with what is very likely Dry Avian Pox. The viral infection caused feet lesions and a wart-like growth that resulted in the blood on its stomach feathers because it tucked it's foot up into the feathers, bloodying them. We worked to report information about this injury. The last information was that the DuPage Forest Preserves was notified and would be investigating the bird on 9.30.24.

For more information, visit this website: https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/disease/avian-pox

Sage Thrasher

Sage Thrasher

Sage Thrasher

Sage Thrasher waking up after a nap in a berry bush.

Sage Thrasher with bloody foot tucked into belly feathers

Sage Thrasher

Sage Thrasher with foot visible

Sage Thrasher

Sage Thrasher

Sage Thrasher

Sage Thrasher

Sage Thrasher catches an insect in the grass

Sage Thrasher with moth

Sage Thrasher

Great Egret

Great Egret

Great Egret

Cooper's Hawk

Katydid