Change shooting hours to full-day in the counties of Marshall, Day, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Deuel, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake, Moody, McCook, and Minnehaha. Comments must include full name and address. Most individuals know that the extremely hot and sultry weather can pose a health threat to people, pets, and livestock. Nongame Biologist Eileen Dowd Stukel says it is possible that recent weather conditions may be indirectly harming wild birds at feeders. Although a definite cause has not yet been discovered, now is a good time to make sure that wild bird visitors are offered a healthy dining area.
Many people feed birds year-round.
Stukel noted that it is the summertime feeding that especially offers a few challenges. Many young birds may crowd together at feeders, which may help spread a disease among many birds within a short time. Stukel recommends a few precautions to help assure the health and safety of visiting wild birds. Keep the seed dry. Check seed bins to be sure the seed has not molded.