The cold weather is fast approaching and with it, the geese and swans that take up residence in local sheltered waters. Feeding these birds is a popular local occurrence but many don’t realize they are actually doing harm by their goodwill gesture.
Many choose bread and other processed grain products and this is causing a problem called Angel Wing. More info on this can be found on the Jack Miner website.
Suggested alternatives include barley and similar grains.
Please don’t feed bread to the migratory birds. You will be doing them more harm than good.
Dean Boufford, Windsor
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