I saw this at one of my favorite wildlife hangouts, Delta Ponds. The area abounds in birds of a wide variety, along with a few animals such as river otters, mink, pond turtles and a few others. The encroachment of humans into some of the sensitive areas where different species nest and breed has left its mark. This is a more glaring example.

I have seen campsites, worn paths, garbage and other evidence of human presence in restricted areas. This is sad because it affects the reproduction rate of important native creatures. The Eugene Parks dept does a commendable job of caring for the local parks and working to keep them free of these transgressions. But ignorance and lack of respect for rules continues.