Date: 1/27/25 3:27 pm From: Lynette Leka <lynetteleka...> Subject: Re: [MASSBIRD] making changes to bird feeding due to avian influenza?
It's so hard to know - from what I've read/heard the virus has been found infecting farmed stock and larger wild birds, so I want to think our yard feeder birds will not be susceptible; but at the same time, their numbers are down - from the virus, or due to prolonged cold and other factors...?
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Lynette Leka
Newbury, MA 01951
email: <lynette.leka...>
On Monday, January 27, 2025 at 03:58:39 PM EST, Liz Pease <lizpease...> wrote:
Hi all,
As I'm reading more and more about the H5N1 situation, I'm beginning to wonder about when it makes sense to stop feeding wild birds, or at least move my feeding location away from where our pets and kids play. That said, I absolutely don't want to do so in the middle of the coldest months. I'm feeling very torn about it.
I'm curious to hear how others are thinking about this. I don't want to over- or under-react here.
Thanks,<Lizlizpease...>
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Liz Pease
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