outdoor-feral cats, have an impact, true.
has anyone noticed the decrease in the backyard wild bird population?
feral cats, unlike some species, do not ‘tailor’ their broods, in regards to the abundance of their prey. they are consistant in their litters.
I like cats and I’m certainly not in favor of banning them but you’re fooling yourself if you don’t think they have a major impact on the wildlife.
“has anyone noticed the decrease in the backyard wild bird population?”
Only by brainwashed leftists who hate people, dogs and cats. Look up adaptive prey.
summary: What is an adaptation of prey?
Many prey animals have developed different adaptations to protect themselves from becoming another animal’s dinner. Camouflage, highly developed senses, warning signals, and different defensive weapons and behaviours are all used by prey animals for survival.
If you don’t have birds visiting your feeder, figure out the dominant bird species in your area and buy bird food they like.
My father told me that my grandfather would shoot any cat he found more than about a tenth of a mile from a house. He was big in bird hunting and said a feral cat would not stop until it killed every quail in the field. I guess it’s true because there hasn’t been any quail in those areas even though they are still rural farming areas.