Ditch the feeder this summer: The natural way to keep garden birds healthy
Experts are advising against feeding garden birds during the summer months to promote their health. The focus is shifting towards creating natural habitats and ensuring hygiene to prevent the spread of diseases like Trichomonosis. Providing fresh water and natural environments is essential for helping birds thrive during this season.
- ▪Experts warn that traditional bird feeders should be avoided from May to October.
- ▪Trichomonosis is a contagious disease contributing to the decline of garden bird populations.
- ▪Birds require access to fresh water and natural habitats rather than supplemental feeding during summer.
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Home Outdoors Gardening Ditch the feeder this summer: The natural way to keep garden birds healthy Features By Camilla Sharman published 30 May 2026 Create a wildlife haven for birds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Experts and conservationists are warning households to rethink their bird-feeding habits this summer.
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