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A finch showing symptoms of salmonellosis, including half-open eyes and a puffy appearance. Photo courtesy of Project Feederwatch.

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No bird feeders until March
January 31, 2021 1 a.m.

No bird feeders until March

WDFW extends recommendation of removing backyard bird attractants.

Recent reports of sick or dead birds at backyard feeders across Washington is prompting the Department of Fish and Wildlife to recommend people temporarily discontinue feeding wild birds or take extra steps to maintain their feeders.