PHOTO: Jo Bird assisting Central Coast birds.
The NSW EPA is urging the public to come forward with any information about the poisoning of hundreds of birds on the Central Coast.
EPA Acting Director Hunter, Ms Karen Marler said the EPA now has reports of over 250 birds, including magpies, peewees, butcher birds, currwongs and corellas, and two dogs being poisoned.
“Our latest reports of bird deaths have been primarily magpies in the Woongarrah area in mid- October. The two dogs were also impacted when they ate meat baited with the poison at Woongarrah”, she said.
“Testing indicates the birds and dogs have been poisoned with the same pesticide, fenamiphos. This pesticide is not readily available to the public.
“Meat laced with the poison has been tossed onto the ground for animals to ingest. It is very distressing that anyone could be so malicious, to harm native wildlife and also endanger pets in this way.
The misuse of pesticides is an offence and can attract fines of up to $120,000.
