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Tip 1 - Infected garden feeders and bird baths blamed for deaths of one fifth of Britain's greenfinches

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by kmorey | permalink

Wildlife experts are urging nature lovers to clean up their bird tables, and temporarily stop feeding birds if they are signs of infection in their garden.
Tags: Infected,garden,feeders,bird,baths,blamed,deaths,fifth,Britains,greenfinches

For further reading: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1264281/Infected-garden-feeders-bird-baths-blamed-deaths-fifth-Britains-greenfinches.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - 4 Tips For Safe Bird Baths - Empress of Dirt

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carrie Elliott | permalink

4 Tips for knowing how to choose and maintain a safe bird bath in your garden.

For further reading: http://empressofdirt.net/bird-bath-safety/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Diseases Caused by Drinking Water From the Bird Bath | eHow

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by extremefire | permalink

A bird bath is a decorative way to attract birds to your lawn. Bird baths provide a shallow basin for birds to find water for drinking and bathing. Humans should never drink from a bird bath, and bird baths should be cleaned weekly to prevent the spread of disease among birds.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/list_6913095_diseases-drinking-water-bird-bath.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Common Bird Parasites & Diseases

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tom Bomer | permalink

The four diseases that most frequently affect birds that use feeders are: salmonella, trichomoniasis, aspergillosis, and avian pox. All of these diseases are transmitted from one bird to another at feeding stations, especially when overcrowding occurs. Birds are also susceptible to mites and lice.

For further reading: http://www.massaudubon.org/learn/nature-wildlife/birds/common-bird-parasites-diseases ^[4]