Visitors to Pinner Memorial Park now have a new, sustainable way to feed the ducks, thanks to the installation of an innovative duck feeder—the first of its kind in Harrow.
The feeder, located within the park, is designed to promote responsible duck feeding by dispensing a special mix of food that is healthy for the ducks.
To use the feeder, visitors simply make a contactless payment, and the food is released, ready to be given to the ducks. This setup is intended to discourage the harmful practice of feeding ducks bread, which can make them ill and pollute the water.
Harrow Council shared news of the installation on X, stating: “If you visit Pinner Memorial Park, you’ll see the Duck Feeder. It allows people to feed ducks sustainably & reduce the harmful impacts of bread feeding. Solar powered, contactless, made from 100% recycled plastics & 10% of proceeds go to community volunteer groups.”
This solar-powered feeder, made entirely from recycled plastics, is part of a broader initiative to protect local wildlife and support community projects.
A portion of the proceeds generated by the feeder will be directed to community volunteer groups, helping to maintain the park and fund local wildlife projects.
The introduction of the new feeder marks a big step forward in Harrow’s efforts to promote environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation across the borough.
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