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An outbreak of botulism has led to massive bird mortality in the Sophia polder. On the island are definitely two hundred dead birds were found.
Nature conservation organisation South Holland landscape let the island shut down as a precaution. Weekly bring dozens of people visiting the Sophia polder.
Also healthy birds are banned from the island. ” We’re putting piles down where fake birds of prey to hang ”, says Jan Alewijn dijkhuizen of South Holland landscape.
Carcasses
The Organization has so far extracted hundreds of carcasses of the island. That should prevent the bacteria spreading.
The bad weather from Tuesday helps to combat the bacteria, primarily in warm weather, know to spread.
Botulism can jump from bird to bird. Animals can also get sick from contaminated water. At low tide, there are small puddles to lie, which is very contagious.
Courtesy of ambacht.net
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