For those of you wondering why we have little or no ducklings this year, take a look at some of our river predators in action !The Hoodie crows and Herons have been the biggest duckling killers this year, both are intelligent and skilled.
Many people dont realise that seagulls eat young birds, and this is why i ask people not to feed the gulls.
Once you create a feeding scenario the gulls will take anything thats floating in the water, including ducklings!
Some individuals throw bread to the gulls to divert them away from the ducks they are trying to feed. This is as logical as throwing a lamb chop to a pride of lions to divert them from a flock of sheep ! PLEASE DONT DO IT.
Other tips for avoiding the seagulls, dont carry a white carrier bag this is akin to waving a flag saying " come and get it ". Be discreet and get the ducks to come close to the river wall before dropping any bread to them, which should be small bits that can be consumed instantly. Dont throw large handfuls of bread that will float around for the gulls. Standing in the middle of a bridge throwing bread is also an invitation to the gulls !
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