Feed the birds? Scientists highlight risks of disease at garden bird feeders (BTO) (1 Viewer)

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Latest update from the BTO: Feed the birds? Scientists highlight risks of disease at garden bird feeders

A collaborative 25-year ZSL / BTO study stresses the importance of feeding while investigating evolving threats to wild birds. Read more to find out why*wild birds are at risk of a number of serious diseases at our garden bird feeders.


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[jape]

there seems to be correlation suggested in another (greenfinch) thread again between pigeons and other species. i also note a very badly afected wood pigeon with papillomavirus here which spreads. cant stop them sharing branches but i decided to just use the covered table for blackcap and tits and hangers and remove the pans so contact is less across species. any other ideas?