Is it OK to feed the ducks on Sebago Lake?

Resist the urge to feed ducks or any water fowl. “People” food is far less nutritious to a duck than its normal diet. Handouts may cause ducks to become tame and more exposed to natural predators. Migration could be delayed. Ducks are perfectly capable of finding food, unless they have become overly dependent on human handouts.

Duck feeding causes problems for people, too. Duck waste may contain bacteria and parasites that are unhealthy for humans.