This seemingly harmless hobby could accelerate the spread of the deadly H5N1 strain.
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Summer feeding should be paused because this is a time when natural food sources such as caterpillars, bugs and flies, are much more abundant.
Listening to bird songs and calls can help identify species and connect with the sounds of nature. An ornithologist provides tips and tricks to bird by ear.
Interest in bird feeding surged soon after COVID lockdowns began in more than 100 countries. While this activity boosts people’s wellbeing, care must be taken to ensure it’s also good for the birds.
Eating bird food was also linked to a nearly four-fold increase in their breeding densities.
Garden bird feeders and water baths could be hotspots for infectious disease transmission.
Millions of Americans feed wild birds, especially in winter and spring. Studies show that this can influence birds’ health and behavior in surprising ways.
Feeding wild birds is discouraged in Australia despite its popularity in other countries. But many Australians still put food out for the birds, and that’s not a problem if it’s the right food.
Is providing birds with food and water making them too dependent? Or are gardens just the new frontier of Australia’s urban landscape? New research aims to find out.
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Professor Emeritus, Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Griffith University
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