Feed The Birds - Yes or No?
FEBRUARY 2023
This photo of Kim Meyer feeding a little chickadee was taken recently as Kim was enjoying in the morning sunshine.
Birds need our help, especially in winter. They are facing massive declines from habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use, as well as Avian Flu and finch diseases. Add to that the scarcity of food in winter, and you have a bleak picture. If we put out feeders, though, aren’t we encouraging the spread of bird diseases?
A recent article in the Masthead News helps answer some of these questions.