Ep. 16 - (Dont?) Feed The Birds, Nerds!

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Ep. 16 - (Dont?) Feed The Birds, Nerds!

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Feb 21, 2017

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This episode, Bill and Steve discuss whether or not we should be feeding birds. Do filled bird feeders stop birds from migrating? Do bird feeds help birds survive the winter? Do bird feeds spread disease throughout bird populations? All this and more - enjoy!

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Feb 21, 2017

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Ep. 16 - (Dont?) Feed The Birds, Nerds!

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