![]() ![]() Numerous studies indicate that somewhere between 30 and 60 per cent of Australian households spend money on food to be offered to wild birds.īut there are also some genuine concerns that we have to address. Millions of Australians feed wild birds in their gardens every day. To pronounce this practice as simply ‘wrong’ misses some extremely important points.įirst, the overwhelming majority of people who feed birds care deeply and often passionately about ‘their’ birds. But is it wrong?ĭarryl: Feeding wild birds can be a pleasure, a privilege and also a powerful responsibility. Feeding wild birds is a popular activity for many Australians. ![]() Wildlife Queensland recently caught up with urban ecologist and pioneering researcher in bird feeding, Professor Darryl Jones, to chat about this somewhat contentious subject. Image © Darryl Jonesīird feeding is an increasingly popular activity with an estimated 30-60 per cent of Australian households feeding backyard wild birds. Prof Darryl Jones with a beautiful rosella. ![]()
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