Gardeners are warned about the health risks posed by dirty bird feeders, especially during the upcoming nesting season. Wildlife expert Richard Green highlights that these feeders can spread harmful parasites, fungal infections, and diseases like finch Trichomonosis. It's essential for bird lovers to check and maintain cleanliness of feeding stations, as certain flock-feeding species are more prone to carrying diseases. Signs of infection include conjunctivitis symptoms in birds and poor quality bird food, which may indicate contamination. Cleaning and monitoring feeders can greatly reduce health risks to birds this spring.
According to wildlife expert Richard Green, of Kennedy Wild Bird Food & Pet Supplies, bird feeders can spread parasites, fungal infections and deadly diseases, such as finch Trichomonosis.
Certain species, such as Greenfinches, Chaffinches, Siskins, House Sparrows, and Collared Doves, are most vulnerable to diseases due to their social feeding habits in flocks.
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