About this episode
The episode discusses the dangers of feeding garden birds during summer due to the spread of trichomoniasis.
Birdwatch Ireland have urged people not to feed garden birds during the summer months due to the threat of trichomoniasis, a disease which spreads through garden bird feeders, and has already had a serious impact on Ireland's finch family… Joining Shane and Ciara to discuss is Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer at Trinity College Dublin.
People in this episode
Hosts: Shane, Ciara
Guest: Collie Ennis
Topics covered
- bird feeding
- trichomoniasis
- biodiversity
- garden birds
- Ireland
- finch family
Keywords
- birdwatching
- summer
- disease
- garden feeders
- Ireland
- biodiversity
- finches
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Birdwatch Ireland, Trinity College Dublin
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