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Summer precautions

SUMMER BIRD FEEDING requires so much conscientious attention that many people close their feeders for the duration. That’s not necessary if we ensure that we’re helping, not hurting, birds.

March and April are dangerous for winter finches, who often eat on the ground. Seeds and seed shells pile up under feeders, fostering

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