Study of bird droppings in UK highlights impact of garden feeding

https://phys.org ^ | MAY 26, 2021 | by Bob Yirka

[Red Badger]

Law of unintended consequences.................

[PGR88]

suggested the increase in garden feeding has led to an increase in population densities of blue tits and that could be leading to crowding out of other species such as willow tits.

Sounds serious. And men have to worry about beer nuts, and cotton balls.

[FatherofFive]

the blue tit.

TTIUWP

[blam]

I have an area in my yard, just outside this window where I sit everyday that I spread a small pail of mixed bird seeds.

Yesterday, I counted 14 squirrels, 8 doves, 4 blue jays, 3 cardinals, 1 red wing black bird and 1 red-headed woodpecker.

The surprise was to see the woodpecker down on the ground pecking away.

[Seruzawa]

So, Scotland soon to ban bird feeders? Muslim rape still okay though.

[Boogieman]

Here's a nice pair of tits for you:

[KarlInOhio]

They found that approximately 150,000 tons of birdfeed is purchased each year in the U.K. They also found that the amount of feed given to birds is more than triple what would be needed to sustain them all.

So how much do the squirrels get?

[a fool in paradise]

>>They found that approximately 150,000 tons of birdfeed is purchased each year in the U.K. They also found that the amount of feed given to birds is more than triple what would be needed to sustain them all.

i don’t know about the UK but in America squirrels and other critters are also eating “birdseed”.

[a fool in paradise]

>>But what impact does so much easy feeding have on the birds?

they never ask this about a 70 year welfare state

[Red Badger]

[exDemMom]

I once saw birds trying to peck through the snow to get food. I felt sorry for them and bought a suet feeder. Over the next few years, I kept putting up bird feeders. That is, until I realized that the birds were telling their friends and their friends were telling other friends, until I had massive numbers of birds coming for the free food. Also, being more educated on wildlife, I am aware now as I was not then that wild animals should be left alone and should forage for their own food. It is healthier for them, and does not disrupt their ability to survive in the wild. It isn’t like I will never see birds if I don’t feed them. They still show up. I even saw a juvenile falcon sitting on our deck once, which was surprising.

In a way, giving birds food is much like putting birds on welfare. The same dependency on handouts occurs. Don’t make the birds into welfare recipients!

[Red Badger]

[mkmensinger]

Exactly!

[Red Badger]

See post #10....................

[gloryblaze]

I am surprised your lawn isn’t being destroyed by racoons, squirrels, etc.

[Red Badger]

Matthew 6:26...................

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Most of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcnOfru5ftY

[dainbramaged]

We used to put up a bird feeder in Juneau but the bears kept tearing it down.

[Red Badger]

Food is food................

[Bluebird Singing]

Tyrants set to ban all things that give the soul joy. That’s what tyrants do.

Tyrants don’t believe God is in control, so they have to control the masses’ every move.

Plus, they fund the studies by the scientists with the monies stolen from the very people they plan to oppress.