Winged Contagion
Bird lovers are being warned that their garden feeders could contribute to the spread of serious disease among wild birds unless they are cleaned regularly.
A new British study found that contaminated feeders could be causing rare bird illnesses to become epidemics.
Experts recommend using feed from accredited suppliers and leaving it out in moderation so the feeders are emptied every day or two, allowing them to be cleaned more often.
They also suggest rotating the feeding sites to avoid accumulation of waste food and bird droppings that could carry disease.
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