Wildlife
Please refer to this page for general information on Wildlife in Greater Napanee.
If this is a life threatening emergency, please call 911 immediately.
Wildlife Issues
Impacts of Feeding Wildlife at Your Home or in Public Spaces
Feeding wildlife that may be around your property or in public parks is not recommended. If you do have animals around your property, instead of putting out food to feed them, try planting plants that produce flowers, fruit and/or seeds to encourage local wildlife to feed naturally. You can also provide sources of water that you can clean regularly, such as birdbaths. Please see our To Regulate the Feeding of Wildlife By-law for more information. Below is some information on the impacts of feeding wildlife.
Threats to Wildlife
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Animals can become dependent on artificial food sources
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Animals can lose their natural fear of humans and pets, becoming more prone to conflict
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Artificial feed is not healthy for wildlife
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Wild animals may gather in large numbers when they are being fed. This concentration of animals in one area can spread parasites and disease and cause destruction of natural habitat
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Feeding animals near roads increases their risk of being hit by vehicles
Threats to People
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Feeding wildlife may attract "unwanted" animals to your property
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Animals will learn to associate humans with food, and can become a problem to neighbours
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Habituated animals can become aggressive
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Feeding animals near roads increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents, resulting in property damage, injury or death
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Large amounts of bird feces pollute footpaths, eating tables, boardwalks and other facilities where the birds are being fed. This increases the risk of diseases being spread
Household Dos and Don'ts
Do:
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Appreciate wildlife from a distance
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Keep household waste and pet food out of reach from wild animals
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Attract wildlife to your property by improving natural habitat
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Work together with your neighbours to help keep wild animals wild
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Seal compost to keep animals out
Don't:
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Put out food to attract wildlife
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Try to approach or touch wild animals
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Feed pets outdoors or allow pets to roam free
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Put garbage out before 6 pm the night before you collection day
How can I help with sick, orphaned or injured wildlife?
Please visit the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre or call 613-354-0264
Where can I find more information on fish and wildlife?
Please visit The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Contact Us
Town of Greater Napanee
99-A Advance Avenue
Napanee, ON K7R 3Y5
Phone: (613) 354-3351
Email: info@greaternapanee.com
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