Granivores, omnivores, frugivores, insectivores…birds that visit our neighborhoods have a variety of diets and preferences. But is it safe to put out jelly for fruit-eating birds?
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Updated information and recommendations on the "Mystery Illness"
Here is Madison Audubon’s updated recommendations for bird feeders and baths in response to the emergence of mystery illness affecting feeder birds. Madison Audubon has been closely following the reports from the USGS National Wildlife Health Center and researchers across the United States studying the disease. Unfortunately, the cause remains unknown, but reported cases are dropping. It is possible that the reduction in cases could be attributed to people following suggested preventative measures, such as taking down feeders and baths
In Wisconsin, there are not yet any confirmed cases of birds sickened or killed by the mystery illness and we're hoping that we can work together to keep it that way.
Into the Nest: Open Wide!
Now that the chicks have hatched, they are in almost constant need of food. Grassland bird chicks generally fledge in about 10 days, and their growth rates are incredible. Parents must balance all of their chicks’ needs - food, thermoregulation, protection from predators, and shelter- to maximize their chances of survival.
Photo by Carolyn Byers
