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Cold temperatures promote spread of a bird pink eye pathogen at winter feeders

A pathogen for bird pink eye remains viable on bird feeders in winter conditions much longer than in summer conditions without losing any of its severity, according to a recent study.

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(From left) Sara Teemer and Dana Hawley at a bird feeder frequented by house finches. Photo by Spencer Coppage for Virginia Tech.

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The exhibit "Invasive Species — A Global Dilemma" is in the second floor of Newman Library. Photo by Chase Parker for Virginia Tech.

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