The Cornell Lab Bird Academy › Discussion Groups › Community Forum › Bird feeder moratorium still on?

    • William
      Participant
      Chirps: 5
      Last spring we were being told not to use our bird feeders because of a virus that was killing local birds, and birds congregating at feeders was a source of transmission. We're in Deep River CT, but I believe the ban was regional. Does anyone here know if it's still a concern? With winter coming on we'd like to get back to feeding our birds!
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    • Elizabeth
      Bird Academy
      Hi William. Thank you for your concern about the birds. Connecticut lifted its do-not-feed recommendation in August, so you are good to go with feeding! Please find more details in a joint statement from the Lab of Ornithology and the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine here.
      • Annekathryn
        Participant
        Chirps: 1
        thank you so much is that also true is Massachusetts? thank you Ak Goodman
      • Elizabeth
        Bird Academy

        @Annekathryn The recommendations for Massachusetts can be found here. While the do-not-feed recommendation has been lifted, Massachusetts suggests finding other ways to attract birds to your yard such as planting native plants, adding water features, and putting up bird houses.