Birds return to waterfowl park after oil vandalism

Resident birds have returned to Broughshane Waterfowl Park after an oil spill which caused the death of 13 of the flock.

The popular attraction in County Antrim was forced to close after a nearby home heating oil tank was vandalised, causing the oil spill into the pond.

In a post on social media, the attraction confirmed that work is still underway to address the oil contamination and that a number of pens remain out of bounds.

More than 20 birds were transported to the USPCA's headquarters for urgent specialist care following the incident.

The park, which was home to 120 birds, has since reopened.