The first bird to have been confirmed as dieing from west nile virus in Monterey county this year was found recently in Salinas. The virus is passed to humans and animals through the bite of a mosquito…..USUALLY after the mosquito picks it up from a bird. West nile virus can cause flu-like symptoms in people. anyone who sees a dead bird (or squirrel) is asked to call the state dead bird hotline at 1–877-968-bird, or go on-line to
