Please Don't Feed the Waterfowl!

Feeding waterfowl is one of the biggest reasons that these populations have spiraled out of control in recent history. 

Feeding geese, ducks, swans and seagulls encourages them to stay in one place for long periods of time and makes them more accustomed to human interaction. Their droppings negatively affect our Pond’s water quality, and further impact stormwater downstream through to the Saugus River.

Further, bread and other human foods are not healthy for waterfowl – their native diet includes plants, seeds and insects. Human food lacks the nutrients and roughage needed to keep them healthy. So, please do not feed the waterfowl on Pillings Pond. Thank you!