Bird Feeders

• BC SPCA urging people to take down bird feeders as avian flu spreads

  The virus can be deadly to birds, and the organization warned it puts wild birds like great horned owls, bald eagles, great blue herons, ducks and geese, and even crows at risk. 

  Environment

  Dec 16, 2022
  
• Atlantic Canada experts divided on backyard feeders as bird flu continues to spread

  Bird experts in Atlantic Canada are split on whether putting out backyard bird feeders over the winter is harmless or potentially deadly to birds given the risk of avian flu.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2022
  
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• Bear compensation, spooky siestas, pink collars among wackiest B.C. Conservation office calls

  On a Top 10 list posted to their social media the B.C. Conservation Officer Service lays out its most unusual calls from 2021. It seems some people have very active imaginations.

  News

  Jan 3, 2022
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• Calgary couple hopes parakeet visitor survives winter outdoors

  Putting out a feeder to help birds make it through the cold months is something a lot of Canadians do.

  Features

  Dec 15, 2021
• Backyard bird feeders proving deadly for B.C. birds

  In January alone, BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre has admitted 43 pine siskin birds connected to a Salmonella oubreak.

  Health

  Jan 25, 2021
• Bird feeders blamed for deadly salmonella outbreak, says B.C. wildlife rescue group

  'When the animals congregate around a feeder it spreads quickly, especially in those flock species that have larger numbers.'

  Environment

  Jan 7, 2021
• Canadians love birding: Tips for feeding feathered friends in winter

  Studies have shown wild birds that have access to supplemental food sources tend to fare better than birds that don't, especially in winter.

  Features

  Nov 28, 2018