Biodiversity and wildlife FAQs
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Q: What do I do if I find an abandoned young animal?
Q: Is it ok to feed the ducks and geese on the lakes?
Answer:
No. Although feeding ducks has always been a popular activity for people visiting their local park, it can actually have a negative impact on wildlife. Additional feeding can:
- Make waterfowl dependent on humans for food
- Cause increases in their populations, leading to overcrowding
- Increase nutrient levels and encourage algae to grow, which in turn decreases oxygen levels. As a result, the water quality deteriorates and can cause fish to suffocate, as well as affecting other wildlife in the lake
- Cause mortality in young birds as they find bread difficult to digest
- Attract rats and other vermin.
We encourage you to admire the waterfowl from a distance and not feed them. The birds should be encouraged to forage for themselves on a more natural diet of plants and insects.
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Q: I often see swans swimming with a foot up on its back. Should I be concerned?
