The City of Orlando confirmed Lake Eola swan and wild bird deaths, and a community petition is calling for responsible stewardship to protect the swans.
In a recent update, the City of Orlando confirmed that there had been 32 total bird deaths at the time. Of the 32 deaths, there were 26 Mute swan deaths and 6 other wild birds. Orlando currently has 46 living swans; three of the 26 mute swans were wild.
A petition from Andrew and PJ Marshall to protect Lake Eola’s swans is calling for responsible stewardship while issuing a grave warning about the health and welfare of the swans and the conditions in Orlando. “Lake Eola lacks consistent, on-site expert care dedicated specifically to the health and welfare of its swans,” the petition states.
“Equally concerning is the ongoing accumulation of trash and debris throughout the lake and surrounding habitat,” the petition continues…