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Is It Okay To Feed Birds In Summer?

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During the summer months , however, when bugs and plants are prevalent, many wonder: Should I be feeding the birds? The short answer is that it’s perfectly fine to feed birds year-round, with proper care Warm temperatures lead to an increase in infectious diseases . Do birds use bird feeders in the summer? Living Bird … Read more

Was Avian Flu A Pandemic?

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The first outbreak of human infection by avian influenza viruses (H5N1) was observed in 1997 in Hong Kong. Since then a large number of outbreaks have been reported in different parts of the world. In fact, the spread of avian influenza H5N1 in various species including humans has lead to a current pandemic threat. Is … Read more