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Broughshane Waterfowl Park reopens after oil spill kills 13 birds
Broughshane Waterfowl Park in County Antrim has reopened after an oil spill forced it to close.
The spill came from a nearby home heating oil tank that was vandalised, sending oil into the park’s pond.
Thirteen birds died, and more than 20 were taken for urgent specialist care.
The park had been home to 120 birds, and several were injured.
Cleanup work is still underway, with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency involved in removing the oil waste.
Some pens remain closed while work continues, and the park says the birds have returned.
Broughshane Waterfowl Park in County Antrim has reopened after an oil spill killed 13 birds.
The spill came from a nearby home heating oil tank that was vandalised.
More than 20 birds were taken to the USPCA for urgent specialist care.
Work to address oil contamination is continuing, and some pens remain out of bounds.
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency has been involved in removing the oil waste.
- Who
- Broughshane Waterfowl Park and its birds were affected. More than 20 birds received care from the USPCA.
- What
- The park reopened after an oil spill killed 13 birds.
- When
- The Northern Ireland Environment Agency was alerted on Thursday 22 October. The park has since reopened.
- Where
- Broughshane Waterfowl Park, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- Why
- A nearby home heating oil tank was vandalised, causing oil to spill into the pond. The reason for the vandalism is not stated.
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The Northern Ireland Environment Agency was alerted to the incident.
More than 20 birds were taken to the USPCA's headquarters for urgent specialist care.
The park had reopened, while work to address oil contamination was still underway.
- Bird deaths
- 13 birds died
- Birds treated
- More than 20 were taken for urgent specialist care
- Park capacity
- 120 birds
- Location
- Broughshane, County Antrim
- Environment agency alert
- Thursday 22 October
What people are saying
We are truly grateful for everything you have done.
It's another positive step forward for our park, and we couldn't have got here without you.