Though taking bread to “feed the birds” at area ponds and lakes is a fun tradition for many families, eating human food is not good for ducks, geese and other waterfowl, and the daily onslaught of “treats” from well-meaning visitors can cause the birds to stop seeking food elsewhere. When birds’ diets consist mainly of human foods, they become malnourished. If left to fend for themselves, birds will receive everything they need from nature to stay healthy—including earthworms, small fish and fish eggs, seeds, algae and aquatic plants, amphibians and insects.
With the weather cooling off, fishing is great in the fall and the ponds at most city parks have fish and allow fishing. City of Richardson ponds are covered by Texas Parks & Wildlife fishing regulations, including requiring a fishing license for all anglers age 17 and older. Please note that no boats or watercrafts are allowed to be used inside parks.
Website: www.cor.net/waterfowl
