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RE: Cats vs. Birdfeeders



ERIC . . .

Thanks for your note.

I can't see how there could be a clear-cut, simple answer as to whether
feeding is beneficial vs. harmful to birds.

This was actually why I posed the question about the existence of conclusive scientific evidence about the effects of bird feeding.


[snip]

Bottom line...there are too many variables to consider in any given
situation to declare artificial food provisioning as ultimately detrimental
or beneficial to birds.

I agree.


Eric Harrold
Charlotte, NC   =======

BILL


In the 26 Jan 2003 edition of The Charlotte Observer, Sally
Kneidel--identified as a member of Mecklenburg Audubon Society--is
reported as saying she will be taking down her birdfeeders at the end
of cold weather, in part to discourage cat predation and in part
because "new research shows birds do not benefit by being fed by
people."

Does anyone know the actual citations for such research?

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