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Anyone else saddened by RSPB direction, to not feed birds during Summer?

Marianne72

I sat in bed this am, mourning the lack of cheeky sparrows and raucious jackdaws at my empty bird table. Worse, this pm, as I went to feed the hedghogs, a disconsolate fat wood pigeon was roosting on top, where he usually awaits his meals. When he finally flew off, I felt as if something was lost. I know the reasoning is good, leading hopefully to healthy birds, but I still can't help feeling guilty. Will they find enough to eat, especially with fledgelings, and my having fed throughout the year for many years [in line with former RSPB advice]. I know others are feeling the same - having asked AI but it doesn't stop my feeling guilty and missing the antics of my feathered personal flock.

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  • Marianne72 said:
    know the reasoning is good, leading hopefully to healthy birds, but I still can't help feeling guilty.

    Guilt is horrible and sometimes it takes precedence over rationality. 

    I saw the advice on Springwatch. It’s encouraging that the RSPB is engaged in ongoing research to help us do the best we can to promote healthy bird populations. The disease that can be caught from bird feeders and baths sounds ghastly.

    Could the guilt you feel be exacerbated by loss and mourning for your feathered flock? 

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    Yes, because I  considered them MY flock, after years of feeding them and their breeding in the garden [I often found empty egg shells]. The same mating pairs of wood-pigeons and collared doves and a very rautious jackdaw, and a large flock of hedge and house sparrows. The silence was overwhelming this morning. I just hope they return this Winter. 

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  • in reply to ArchaeC

    Yes, because I  considered them MY flock, after years of feeding them and their breeding in the garden [I often found empty egg shells]. The same mating pairs of wood-pigeons and collared doves and a very rautious jackdaw, and a large flock of hedge and house sparrows. The silence was overwhelming this morning. I just hope they return this Winter. 

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