animals cleans them up. for example, while we are sleeping raccoons come out from their hiding places and scavenge for food. thus, the fallen bird makes a tasty morsel for the hungry rodent. jerry strennen, creator of; www.deercampstories.net. read more
Of course, death doesn't just stalk birds from above. For instance, "waterfowl get botulism—and salmonella and avian pox can spread at bird feeders," Butcher said. read more