Description
How do we go about getting signs posted at Powers Farm to advise visitors to not feed the waterfowl, namely, the swans, geese and ducks? While the cygnets, ducklings and goslings often fall victims to natural predators, humans feeding bread and other inappropriate food contribute to their demise. Many in town are familiar with last year's case where the last cygnet was rescued by the Animal Rescue League of Boston. We learned that feeding bread to the bird likely contributed to it not being able to fly. The swans and their cygnets there are getting too comfortable getting close to people, which could be the result of people feeding them. Not only does feeding the waterfowl bread compromise their health, it fowls the water, rotting bread is unhealthy to wildlife. I've attached a sample of a sign, found other signs that may be appropriate, have talked with a Randolph resident willing to print signs if we create our own. Looking forward to your advice on how to proceed.
10 Comments
Brian Howard (Verified Official)
Town Clerk's Office (Verified Official)
Conservation agent (Verified Official)
WARNING
Waterfowl are protected by Federal Law
Do not disturb or attempt to harm the birds of Norroway Pond.
It is against the law to harass waterfowl on Conservation land.
Violators are subject to civil and criminal penalties.
Powers Farm is actively patrolled by Conservation Commission Agents.
However we do not have a sign with a warning regarding the problems with feeding bread to the waterfowl. I can put on the agenda for the Conservation Commission's July 25th meeting.
Cheryle Totten (Registered User)
Thank you. May I attend and speak at that meeting about the design and placement of the signs at the park?
BTW, the signs posted at the pond near the Grove St entrance are falling down. I would like to recommend they be moved as well.
Cheryle Totten (Registered User)
Thank you. May I attend and speak at that meeting about the design and placement of the signs at the park?
BTW, the signs posted at the pond near the Grove St entrance are falling down. I would like to recommend they be moved as well.
Paul (Registered User)
See sign attached also note graffiti on it.
Thank You
Cheryle Totten (Registered User)
Conservation agent (Verified Official)
Ms. Totten,
Please contact me at 781-961-1519- I plan on putting you on agenda for the July 25th Meeting.
Thank You
Joe Dunn
Conservation agent (Verified Official)
Paul- We will discuss more signage at our July 25th meeting.
Please call me with any questions
781-961-1519
Joe Dunn
Closed Town Clerk's Office (Verified Official)