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What Are the Rules for Bird Feeders?
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In this episode, Tiffany and Kat discuss the joy of birdwatching. They explore the benefits and concerns of bird feeding, like potential health risks for birds and the sustainability of feeding practices. Some questions include: Should we feed birds? Can we feed them all year? How much of my paycheck do I have to spend on bird food? and more in this upbeat sustainability podcast.
Sources
- https://www.audubon.org/news/to-feed-or-not-feed\
- https://www.audubon.org/magazine/11-tips-feeding-backyard-birds
- PDF: Six feeders every bird should have: https://media.audubon.org/audubon_guide_to_bird_feeders.pdf?_gl=1*15msanl*_gcl_au*NDk4NjU0NjkwLjE3NDU5NTUyOTE.*_ga*OTExNjg5NjkxLjE3NDU5NTUyOTE.*_ga_X2XNL2MWTT*MTc0NTk1NTI5MS4xLjEuMTc0NTk1NjUwNy42MC4wLjA.
- https://blog.nwf.org/2024/01/year-round-bird-feeding/
- Funny article about state birds: http://www.thebirdist.com/2013/04/state-birds-what-they-should-be.html
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. The Joy of Birds (00:05:15)
3. Bird Feeding: Benefits and Concerns (00:12:42)
4. Sustainability of Bird Feeding (00:20:49)
5. Understanding Bird Flu in Songbirds (00:22:07)
6. Feeding Birds: Myths and Realities (00:25:52)
7. Planting for Birds: Supporting Natural Diets (00:29:57)
8. Quality of Bird Food: What to Avoid (00:34:00)
9. Hummingbird Feeders and Bird Care (00:41:20)
10. Types of Bird Feeders (00:45:59)
11. Up Next Week: The Joy of Spring Cleaning (00:58:00)
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