Authorities in Brampton have issued a cautionary notice to residents following the discovery of several deceased waterfowl near local waterways.
The city has reported that a number of dead waterfowl were found in the vicinity of Professor’s Lake and Reginald Conover Pond. Concerns have been raised that avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, may be responsible for the fatalities.
Despite the suspected presence of avian influenza, the city of Brampton assures the public that the risk of transmission to humans is currently very low, and there is no immediate heightened public health threat.
As a precautionary measure, officials are advising residents and pet owners to refrain from direct contact with waterfowl and to avoid feeding or interacting with wild birds. Additionally, it is recommended to regularly clean or remove bird feeders to minimize the potential for contamination.
Residents are urged to report any findings of deceased birds in Brampton to animal services for further investigation.
In a separate incident in Whitby, officials have reported the discovery of 10 deceased geese near the Port Whitby Marina. The cause of death for these geese remains unknown at this time.
According to an official statement, authorities are collaborating with the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative to conduct testing on the specimens to determine the cause of the geese deaths.