Bird feeders have become a source of pandemic joy for bird lovers in B.C. says its hospital has admitted more than 78 pine siskins earlier in the month due to what appears to be a potential outbreak of salmonellosis. SPCA is asking people to temporarily take down their bird feeders to help control the spread of salmonella. SPCA, says bird feeders are a way that disease can spread very quickly among among the birds. If you do encounter an infected bird, Wallace says you can get the bird to a wildlife rehabilitation facility.

Source: CBC News January 26, 2021 03:45 UTC