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RSPB Warns: Avoid Feeding Birds Seeds May-October

4/10/2026

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The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) warns against feeding garden birds seeds and peanuts from May to October due to disease risks, particularly trichomonosis.
The 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch recorded a 67% drop in greenfinches since 1979.
The RSPB recommends offering small amounts of mealworms, fat balls, or suet year-round.
The RSPB urges weekly feeder cleaning and moving feeders to prevent contamination and protect bird health.

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The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) warns against feeding garden birds seeds and peanuts from May to October due to disease risks, particularly trichomonosis.
The 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch recorded a 67% drop in greenfinches since 1979.
The RSPB recommends offering small amounts of mealworms, fat balls, or suet year-round.
The RSPB urges weekly feeder cleaning and moving feeders to prevent contamination and protect bird health.