Jumpstart Nature #2: Plant Your Birdfeeder: The Surprising Downsides of Feeding Birds
Feeding birds is a cherished nature pastime in the United States, the UK, and Canada. It brings the wonders of the wild right to our backyards, allowing us to marvel at the beauty and behaviors of our feathered friends up close. Plus, there's the satisfaction of knowing we're contributing to wildlife's well-being!
But have you ever wondered about the impact of bird feeding? What about the recent concerns regarding disease outbreaks? And do you know where the birdseed you use comes from?
Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of bird feeding with insights from experts in the field: Dr. Emma Greig from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Dr. Alex Lees from Manchester Metropolitan University, Dr. Doug Tallamy (see last week's episode for much more from Dr. Tallamy!), and Mary Phillips. They'll help our host, Griff Griffith, unravel the mysteries, so you can feel confident that your bird feeding habits are indeed making a positive difference for our avian companions.
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Links to Topics Discussed
Full Nature's Archive Interview with Dr. Emma Greig "From Fairywrens to FeederWatch"
Killing with kindness: Does widespread generalised provisioning of wildlife help or hinder biodiversity conservation efforts? - scientific paper by Jack Shutt and Alex Lees
Preventing Window Strikes
Project FeederWatch - Begins on November 1!
2021 Pine Siskin Salmonella Outbreak
3 Billion Birds Gone - the detailed study that determined that we've lost 3 billion birds since 1970.
Links to Additional Resources
Homegrown National Park
Seven Actions to help birds
Jumpstart Nature Merch
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Credits
This podcast episode was written and produced by Michael Hawk. Our host is Griff Griffith. Michelle Balderston is our associate producer.
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