Can anyone help me? I am interested in finding scientific references on avian disease promoted by humans feeding hummingbirds. In particular, I’d like to see scientific opinions or, better yet, studies or evidence, on cane sugar nectar as a vector for disease causing agents in hummingbirds and best practice recommendations for cleaning polycarbonate plastic feeders.
I *have* seen quite a mix of dire, authoritative and unscientific opinions from internet experts who offer no supporting references. Facts would be better than opinions. The best I’ve found is good but doesn’t answer my questions: Microbial communities in hummingbird feeders are distinct from floral nectar and influenced by bird visitation. 2019. Author(s): Lee, CasieTell, Lisa AHilfer, TiffanyVannette, Rachel L At: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/15r564v5 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/ee34f6fa-c37f-4ce2-9968-f82fb254142b%40googlegroups.com.
