Birdfeeders Can Both Help And Harm Bird Populations

Courtesy ScienceDaily Mon, 04/07/2008 - 19:00

Millions of people tend birdfeeders in their backyards each year, often out of a desire to help the animals. But a new survey of research on the topic finds that feeding may not always bring a positive outcome for the birds.

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