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We just had a warning about this same thing with the birds here in So. Ca. posted in the newspaper a week or so ago. I do feed the wild birds but do spread it around rather than using a feeder. I like watching them eat scattered food better anyway. I do provide water but it is not only for the birds but the rabbits, coyotes and other critters as well. I can't see taking away a water source when it is used by all. I do clean the water daily though and hope it never becomes a problem for the critters who rely on a constant water source as it gets mighty hot here in the summer with the temps ranging anywhere from 105 to 127 with the heat index actually reaching 147 some days. This parasite does seem to be spreading though so if you do feed the wild birds, please do take precautions.
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