The United States and Virginia are seeing an increase in bird flu cases. To prevent the spread of disease, experts recommend removing bird feeders, especially near homes where people may interact with birds.
Connor Gillespie, outreach director at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, advises taking down bird feeders to minimize the risk of contracting the virus. “Any time there’s a place where lots of birds are congregating, there’s an increased chance that there’s going to be spread of disease,” he said.
Birds can easily travel between areas with high case numbers, so removing bird feeders can help prevent human contraction of the virus. While bird flu is more common among waterfowl, it can also be transmitted to humans, often in situations where people interact closely with birds.
Source: https://www.whsv.com/2025/02/01/bird-flu-cases-rise-its-time-put-away-your-bird-feeders