After 15 years observing and caring for our river waterfowl, It's great to see them in such good condition.
Despite being a shallow, fast flowing spate river, often devoid of natural feeding, the efforts of the Trust feeding regime has ensured we have a very healthy population of waterfowl - which shows in the condition of the birds.
At this time of year, the Trust provides a weekly ration of 95kg of wheat grain, mixed wild bird seed, and poultry pellets, for our 200 birds.
Small amounts of Wholemeal bread and dried mealworm is also given to Penny, Duke and the ducklings.
White bread has no nutritional value, as the protein has been removed during processing.
During the Summer, pulled fresh grass and dandelion leaves are eaten by the swans, along with natural river weed, and seaweed on the shoreline.
I would happily compare the condition of our healthy waterfowl with any others - anywhere in the country !
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