Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days agoTake down bird feeders this summer to cut spread of avian disease, says RSPB
Feeding garden birds seeds and nuts in summer increases disease spread; RSPB recommends alternative protein sources instead.
While migratory birds do fly south for the winter, many seed- and insect-eating birds do not, and with leaves off the trees, the winter months are often the best time to watch them. As someone who tests smart bird feeders year-round for WIRED, I'm always interested in ways to ensure I'm attracting the largest and most interesting variety of birds to my yard, no matter the season.