Bird Experts Suggest Taking Feeders Down Due to Songbird Illness

Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 -- 8:04 AM

(Terry Bell, WRN) Bird experts are recommending steps to take to help contain a mystery illness that’s killing some songbirds.

The Audubon Society of Madison suggests people take their bird feeders down. No one knows exactly what is making songbirds sick across the country. There are a few reports of sick or dead birds in Wisconsin.

The Audubon Society’s Matt Reetz says they are suggesting that people not feed birds out of an abundance of caution.

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