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The Backyard Bird Feeder Debate: Does It Help or Hurt?

Wildlife and conservation

16 July 2026·12 min read

The Backyard Bird Feeder Debate: Does It Help or Hurt?

Millions of us feed garden birds, but does this beloved tradition actually help wildlife? We explore the complex scientific debate around winter energy, disease risks, and best practices.

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The creator of Project S.W.A.N. assembling an off-grid acoustic bird monitoring station

Wildlife and conservation

12 July 2026·11 min read

Why I’m Building Project S.W.A.N.

The founder of Project S.W.A.N. explains how workshop diagnostics, electronics and practical engineering inspired a community bird-listening network.

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Tagged “citizen science”

The Backyard Bird Feeder Debate: Does It Help or Hurt?

Why I’m Building Project S.W.A.N.

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