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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Myxomatosis in the park

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Another swan has arrived in the park this time its a male so it may fall in love and stay and breed

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With lots of rain the islands are going under water again as sluice gates aren't working properly

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A rabbit seen in the park with Myxomatosis  note the eye.  Myxomatosis is a viral infection of rabbits, caused by a member of the Poxvirus family. It is usually transmitted by insects and is usually fatal. Anyone with rabbit coming to the park could carry the infection home with them so its important to have them inoculated.

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The goosanders have been joined by their mates and we have a few male and females for more details of wildlife in Cheshire see us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1174299352626624/ follow us on twitter @janmwrght

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