Duck, Duck ... Poop

A thoughtful farm kid sent me this helpful link to an FAQ regarding bacteria in water. I'm sure you can't wait to read the rest of this entry after that introduction.

Anyway, I would like to call your attention to one bullet point in particular which gives this duck treasurer marginally significant pause.

• QUESTION: How can local residents and visitors help keep bacteria out of surface waters?

• ANSWER: Avoid feeding geese, ducks and seagulls. Bird feces can be a significant contributor to bacteria levels. High bird populations can compound the problem.
  

This is correct. It happens. Look at those little poopers (in the above picture) getting down to business. (The above picture was not taken in my backyard. Though I still treasure those ducklings.)