no Jason, there are no 'data driven studies' that will answer your
question, at least so far as I know.

for a thoughtful shot at the task see:

http <http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek030101.html>

://www.hiltonpond

.org/

ThisWeek030101.html . (split up in the hope that will allow it to
survive the auto censor)


you will note the column is over ten years old. thus the issue has been
around for a long time. it is not susceptible of a yes or no answer, at
least in its broad form. some nuanced queries, e.g., is it a good idea to
provide bird food to wild birds during times of severe cold, *might* be
answerable, but the broad question you pose probably is not.


regards,

t

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dave templeton
fall city, wa

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