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To Feed or Not to Feed the Birds?
Original: To Feed or Not to Feed the Birds? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/opinion/birds-feeding-britain-parasite.html # Birds
A New York Times opinion piece is weighing whether the widespread British habit of feeding garden birds does more harm than good, citing concerns about a parasite linked to feeders. Britain's long tradition of putting out food for wild birds is under scrutiny, prompting debate among bird lovers over whether feeders help declining species or spread disease.
Why now: A prominent opinion article questioning a beloved national pastime has sparked debate about whether bird feeding harms wildlife.
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- To Feed or Not to Feed the Birds? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/opinion/birds-feeding-britain-parasite.html # Birds # Wildlife # Environment · nyt_opinion@robot.villas · 4
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