Yes, here in California we have a "dead bird hotline" where folks can call when they find a dead bird, to help identify the bird to see if it could be a West Nile-susceptible bird (since not all birds are). The species most affected are American Crows, Western Scrub Jays, Yellow-Billed Magpies and Steller's Jays. Ravens, hawks, sparrows, and some finches can also be affected. Come to think of it, those are most of the birds I've seen around here!

I work for city government and we take the dead bird calls pretty seriously. This is the closest to home WNV has hit so far. We'll see what happens.

Oh, also, our local vector control agency gives out free mosquito fish for people's fish ponds and fountains (these fish eat mosquito larvae). That should help prevent the spread too.