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> blackbirds, sparrows and finches, account for over 90 percent Among other factors which contribute to this, one thing not mentioned is that bird feeders and
by pyjarrett 5y ago
> blackbirds, sparrows and finches, account for over 90 percent
Among other factors which contribute to this, one thing not mentioned is that bird feeders and bird houses used to be a very common sight in American backyards, but do not seem to be anymore. I've only seen one house that has them now.
- contingencies 5y agoBird feeders killed them. Also, neurological issues in birds may be due to pesticide poisoning, including indirect consumption through insects. US agriculture relies heavily on large scale use of pesticides, and the big chemical companies lobby globally to keep them in use despite known dangers. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/wildlife-officials-dont-feed-the-birds-wild-birds-dying-from-mysterious-disease/ar-AALFyvi https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/wildlife-officials-dont-fe...
- pyjarrett 5y agoIf you trace stories from that article it only references feeders causing an issue from a disease since May 2020, not overall since the 70s.