Avian botulism at Pharazyn Reserve
⚠️ There’s currently an outbreak of avian botulism within the Pharazyn Reserve area between Waikanae Beach and Peka Peka.
This disease can cause paralysis and death in birds, and while low risk to humans it can make cats and dogs very sick. Please keep yourself and your animals away from any dead birds you may find in or near our waterways and don’t let them eat dead birds or fish.
Here's how you can help us contain outbreaks:
🦆 Avoid feeding ducks – it’s better to encourage them to forage naturally.
🦆 If you do feed the birds, don’t feed them bread – it can rot in ponds and promote the growth of botulism bacteria
🦆 Pick up your pet’s waste and dispose of it properly.
🦆 Report any dead birds in Council parks and public spaces, please phone us on 04 296 4700 or 0800 486 486.
🦆 Let your friends and family know how they can help to reduce avian botulism.
🦆 If you have wetlands on your property and find dead birds or other animals, use gloves and dispose of them immediately.
To find out more, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: Would you participate in local initiatives aimed at stopping plastic from reaching our oceans?
Volunteers will be scouring the foreshore, riverbanks, and islands for rubbish on Saturday the 13th as part of the Clean Up the Hutt event.
This initiative helps stop plastic from reaching our oceans and makes our waterways cleaner and safer for everyone.
We want to know: Should this be rolled out across all coastal cities in Aotearoa? And more importantly… would you get involved? 💚
Want the details? The Post has you covered.
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68.6% Yes!
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18.2% Maybe ...
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13.2% No.
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