Backyard Feeders Fueling Bird Flu Spread | Science News

Backyard bird feeders might seem harmless, but they’re secretly fueling a deadly H5N1 bird flu outbreak—killing thousands of wild birds and even mammals like seals in Australia. By drawing dozens of species together unnaturally, these feeders create perfect conditions for the virus to spread. Experts urge stopping feeding altogether, but if you must, reduce food, avoid hand-feeding, and sanitize feeders regularly to protect birds and humans. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c371f893653d7479