HPAI & Bird Feeders

[Alicia Burke]

Seeking input about feeding song birds during the Avian Influenza outbreak: For and Against. All information is greatly appreciated.

[Fern Davies]

Google should yield ample information. For instance:

 

https://www.nj.com/news/2022/04/bird-flu-outbreak-experts-warn-to-stop-filling-bird-feeders-now.html

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/04/20/bird-flu-feeders-michigan-dnr-avian-2022/7382441001/

https://maineaudubon.org/news/avian-flu-in-maine/

https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Should-bird-feeders-be-taken-down-to-prevent-the-spread-of-diseases-such-as-bird-flu

https://www.birdscanada.org/help-respond-to-the-avian-influenza-outbreak-in-atlantic-canada/

[Alicia Burke]

Thank you Ellen, appreciate the additional info. I am interested in any research that might be out there in our community or relevant observations during ongoing research. I had been unable to find current literature. This does help and is much appreciated.

[Fern Davies]

On 4/23/2022 at 12:20 PM, Alicia Burke said:

Thank you Ellen, appreciate the additional info. I am interested in any research that might be out there in our community or relevant observations during ongoing research. I had been unable to find current literature. This does help and is much appreciated.

You know, here's my personal .02. We feed birds for oour personal amusement. The birds do not benefit from it, especially at this time of year. It can and does result in disease transmission. So err on the side of caution. The birds come first. Take the feeders down.