Broughshane Waterfowl Park Confirms Black Swan Dies, as Paul Frew Condemns ‘Utterly Reckless’ Oil Theft

Broughshane Waterfowl Park: Recovery effort continues after oil tank vandalism

The popular attraction in County Down has been forced to close while efforts continue to remove oil from the pond.

Broughshane Waterfowl Park confirms black swan dies, as Paul Frew condemns ‘utterly reckless’ oil theft

The black swan that has sadly since died. Sunday 01 November 2026 The death of a male black swan has brought further heartbreak to Broughshane Waterfowl Park, where two Trumpeter swans and more than ten ducks have already died following a devastating oil contamination incident. The Broughshane Environment, Waterfowl and Wildlife Trust (BEWWT) has confirmed the additional loss as North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew warns that the popular community att…

Vandalized Oil Tank Spills Kerosene into Broughshane Waterfowl Park, Killing 13 Birds

A waterfowl park in County Antrim remains closed after vandalism to a nearby home heating oil tank sent kerosene into its pond, killing 13 birds. More than 20 others were rushed to the USPCA’s headquarters for emergency care, and the death toll has continued to climb. Gary Hayward, chairman of the Broughshane Environment Wildfowl and […] The post Vandalized Oil Tank Spills Kerosene into Broughshane Waterfowl Park, Killing 13 Birds first appeared…