I would like to know if others have experienced a die-off in their area and what I could do to prevent this. Pat Sandusky, Tawas City, Michigan. This ensures the survival of the species. Some birds of all ages die every year. Some die as the result of human actions, but many die from other causes.
Feeders can become last sanctuaries for sick and injured birds.
Unable to find food by ordinary means, the disabled birds find that feeders offer some security. As feeding wild birds gains popularity, the likelihood of witnessing a death at a feeder increases. However, we must be cautious about what we presume to know from such deaths. Birds can be injured by predators, by fighting among themselves, by collisions with wires, fences, windows, or cars. Many different pathogens and parasites can afflict birds.