2014 – September – Update on avian botulism.

Do not feed bread to the birds on the lake.

The condition of the lake appears to be back to normal with no dead birds reported since 1st September 2014.

The Avian Botulism that was present in the lake is not harmful to dogs which enter the water unless they bite or eat an infected bird and the same goes for humans.

We have lost some 58 Mallards and three cygnets, all of which were removed, taken off site and disposed of as per regulations.

The bacteria that causes botulism thrives on bread (white or Brown) so we ask you “PLEASE DO NOT FEED BREAD TO THE WATER BIRDS ON THE LAKE”. You can buy poultry food from Bryn Corn Supplies off Locket Road where a large bag of food costs £1. The birds love this and for a treat you could give them peanuts, which Bryn Corn Supplies also sells for the same price.