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    "SCDNR asks S.C. residents to take down bird feeders until early spring" https://www.wmbfnews.com/2021/03/08/...outputType=amp

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) – South Carolina residents are asked to take down their bird feeders until early spring after an increase in mortality reports for certain species, officials said.

    According to information from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, the agency has gotten an increase in mortality reports for Pine Siskins and other species.

    While Pine Siskins are more susceptible than other species to getting sick from dirty bird feeders, there has been an increase in the number of reports SCDNR has received from across the state in the last several weeks, a press release stated.

    Officials said those who have bird feeders should take them down until early April, when Pine Siskins have begun to migrate north.

    The department stresses that temporarily removing bird feeders from yards will not prevent wild birds from returning after the feeder is put back up.

    “While many South Carolinians enjoy feeding wild birds, those who have bird feeders must ensure their bird feeders stay clean. Without adequate care, bird feeders can harm, rather than benefit, the local bird population,” the SCDNR release stated. “Dirty feeders can harbor spoiled feed, seed hulls, and waste which can become a source of bacteria, mold, and transmissible diseases between birds.


    I feed all year i get all kinds of species come through here
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    I'd start by killing all and every house cat in the state if I was concerned about birds.
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    If bird feeders are a problem, how about corn feeders that are feeding an unbelievable cross section of animals? From nematodes to dung beetles to rattlesnakes to bears...

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    If Maine did this they would reduce turkey harvest by 75%
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    Quote Originally Posted by trkykilr View Post
    If Maine did this they would reduce turkey harvest by 75%
    Me too ��
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    maybe the damn cowbirds will leave if i take mine down.
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    Shit I thought this was going to be about Turkey hunting for real.
    Last edited by Tater; 03-09-2021 at 11:59 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by trkykilr View Post
    If Maine did this they would reduce turkey harvest by 75%
    I thought about that when I was up there in December. Damn it was cold... and the locals say they were never turkeys “years ago”
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