[NatureNS] starlings - bird feed seed treatment

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Thanks for this heads-up Mary. I really appreciate your warning.  I did not
realize how lethal this problem could be.  Certainly there are less birds
coming to my feeders (on Wolfville Ridge) this winter and the seeded-suet
blocks are not being favoured by our feathered visitors, and I have been
wondering why. A birding friend who lives up the street from me says much
the same for his feeding station.  It is so unusual.  Maybe the milder
winter had something to do with it but suet blocks have always been a
drawing card. Very disquieting.

Take care.

Judy 



>>>>>>>>>
 Judy Tufts 
Wolfville NS
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-----Original Message-----
From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]
On Behalf Of Mary Macaulay
Sent: April-06-16 11:09 AM
To: Nova Scotia Nature
Subject: [NatureNS] starlings - bird feed seed treatment

I have also noticed a precipitous drop in starlings. Not only do they need
insects in the spring to feed their young but they're also very dependent on
backyard feeders. Bird seed is not safe for birds anymore unless certified
to be so. The component seeds are mostly grown using neinicotinoid seed
treatments. Here's a link to the American Bird Conservancy's warning 
https://abcbirds.org/article/conservation-group-seeks-assurance-that-wild-bi
rd-seed-products-are-pesticide-free/

With kindest regards

Mary (Macaulay), P.Eng.
Queen Bee, Insect Recovery Project
Owner, Remember Adventures
Pedal Buggy & snowshoe rentals, picnics, great bird friendly coffee,
breakfast & pasta, pollinator meadow, games & more!! 
(Open Wed to Sunday: 8:30 am)
365 Main Street & Station Road
Trans-Canada Trail
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RememberAdventures.ca & InsectRecovery.org
1-902-657-0054
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