Guelph By-law (2016)-20122, s. 37 — Feeding of Wild Animals

Feeding of Wild Animals

37. No person shall feed any Wild Animal, or leave outdoors any food that might attract a Wild Animal, except if the person:

• a) Is leaving bird food for songbirds on land owned or occupied by the person, and the person:
• i. Places the bird food in a bird feeding device which, by its construction or height above grade, is not accessible by Animals other than birds,
• ii. Ensures that the bird food does not attract large flocks of homing birds, such as pigeons,
• iii. Promptly removes any bird food spilled on the ground, and disposes of it in such a way as not to attract any Wild Animal,
• iv. Removes any accumulation of bird feces, and
• v. Ensures that the birds that are attracted to the bird food do not interfere with the normal use or enjoyment of other land; or
• b) Is authorized under this By-law or any other legislation to leave food as bait for Wild Animals. Geographic Limits