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Is there a hidden risk in your bird feeder? How to prevent disease and keep garden birds safe

Here's how to spot the warning signs of avian flu, and prevent deadly contamination ...
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Wildlife Expert Reveals Little-Known Warning Signs That Tell if Your Bird Feeder Poses Disease Risks

A bird conservation charity has issued a stark warning about bird feeders spreading deadly diseases in birds. Homeowners and gardeners set out bird feeders as a token of kindness or to help the local ...
The Gazette

Bird feeders attract birds plus predators and disease; please use with caution | Wild About Teller

Hello again Teller County. How many of you, I wonder, are reading this at your home where you can hear birds chirping as they happily feed on seeds that you left for them in a feeder? Maybe you like ...
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Wildlife Officials Say This Popular Bird Feeder Setup Is Spreading Disease

Your backyard bird feeder probably feels like a wholesome little oasis of nature, a peaceful place where goldfinches, cardinals, sparrows, and chickadees gather like regulars at a neighborhood café.
The Daily Gazette

POV: Clean bird feeders prevent disease

In January and February 2013, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed infections with the bacteria Salmonella in common redpolls that frequented bird feeders across ...
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SCDNR reminds locals to clean birdfeeders during fall and winter months

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCIV) — With birds taking increased advantage of supplemental food sources throughout the fall and winter months, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says it's important ...