7:40 pm Feb 1 2022

2/1/2022

I have just been advised that a further outbreak of avian influenza is reported in the Gaspereau Valley. At present birds within a three kilometre radius are likely to be destroyed. If this contains the disease we may be able to resume feedings. If it does not the next exclusion zone is a ten kilometre radius.

Things will probably unfold more slowly than we would like, but we will not resume until the situation has been resolved.

I will continue to visit the feeding site at normal feeding times to advise visitors of the circumstances. If you are planning to visit and would like an update, feel free to call me on 902 582 1708.

10 Comments

Martin

2/1/2022 05:48:47 pm

Thank you very much for the information.

Billy

2/1/2022 06:49:33 pm

Thank you Malcom for keeping us up to date .

Kenneth Guitard

2/2/2022 05:42:47 am

Thanks for your update.

hugh harper

2/2/2022 02:43:38 pm

any estimate when the feedings will begin?

Cindra

2/2/2022 04:34:57 pm

Thanks Malcolm, can you tell me if the eagles will continue to come to the site even though they aren't being fed. Thanks

Deborah Gibson

2/7/2022 11:02:24 am

Was very excited to learn about Sheffield Mills and the eagles in January of this year.
Hoping to see them in February, 2022, however, I understand
that the showings have been cancelled.

Please confirm.

Thank you

Deborah Gibson

N Lock

2/4/2022 06:08:13 am

Just curious, destroying the bids, is that an actual cull of the sick eagles, or all congregated flocks of birds in the area? Hope this isn't a stupid question.

Guy

2/4/2022 11:25:49 am

Malcom, there is updated information on the avian influenza situation in Nova Scotia on the CFIA website, see: https://tinyurl.com/bdde7279

Also, in order to control any potential spread of the disease, the premises are under quarantine and movement control measures and enhanced biosecurity will be in place for farms within the area. This may include a subset of animals at premises in the quarantine area being tested, based on surveillance guidelines and plans.

It is important to note that unless they test positive for the virus, the animals will not be automatically euthanized.

Sheila Maskell

2/8/2022 07:05:47 am

Hi Malcolm,

I am wondering if there is an alternative food source? Perhaps, a call to a few local Fish Plants to secure fish scraps?

It is disheartening to know that the could starve to death.

Sheila Maskell

2/8/2022 07:13:22 am

Sorry, in my previous post I meant to say " It is disheartening to know that the eagles could starve to death:,

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