by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 16, 2016 | Bird Deterrent Products, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeons in the News
Leaving bread for waterfowl or other animals in Wilmington could soon lead to civil or criminal penalties, a step city lawmakers hope will address a fowl problem at one park.
Wilmington council members voted Thursday to expand a ban on feeding pigeons in public locations to include waterfowl, other types of birds, and wildlife. The measure also applies to private property where permission has not been granted.
The bill, passed in a unanimous decision, was primarily crafted as a response to an increasing number of bird droppings from seagulls at Cool Spring Park. Residents have said at least one person leaves loaves or pieces of bread, attracting the waterfowl to the park and causing pavement, benches, and drinking fountains to accumulate bird feces.
However, the city’s existing laws only prohibited people from feeding or leaving food for pigeons and did not identify any other types of wildlife.
“This was a park where we just spent millions and millions of dollars and we had to be calling public works to clean it and there’s families there with children and it’s just one of those things we had to address,” said Councilman Charles “Bud” Freel (D-District 8), the bill’s primary sponsor.
The bill would be enforced by the city police department with civil penalties and possible criminal offenses doled out to violators.
The bill also contained language allowing homeowners to have bird feeders for “songbirds,” so long as they didn’t become public nuisances.
Many ornithology experts warn against feeding pigeons bread or other household foods. The National Audubon Society wrote last year that bread, fresh or stale, essentially serves as junk food for birds and does not benefit their nutrition.
Nonetheless, two council members weren’t convinced the bill was worth passing.
Councilman Robert Williams (D-District 7) said he felt the actions of a “rogue individual” in city parks shouldn’t prompt a policy that would could lead to criminal penalties for visitors who just want to feed the birds. He said it was hypocritical to ban feeding birds based partially on their nutritional needs while shooting down his proposal to ban smoking in city parks two years prior.
“I imagine the grandmoms and the grandpops taking their grandkids to the park to feed duckies and an officer having to tell them they’re breaking the law,” he said.
Supporters argued the problem is relatively isolated but still needs to be addressed.
“This is what happens when the neighbors call it in and they complain and they try to work with the city departments and nobody wants to be accountable for it,” said Councilwoman Maria Cabrera (D-At Large).
Some residents said it was unfortunate that the problem required legislative action but hope it will improve the condition the park.
Richard Caplan, a resident of nearby Rodney Court apartment building, said the park’s appearance has suffered because of the feces. He also said leaving food outdoors attracts rats and other rodents.
“I don’t see it as a very healthy or seemly practice,” he said.
Councilwoman Loretta Walsh (D-At Large) said the fecal matter left behind by waterfowl has caused thousands of dollars in damage.
“Like everything else in this country, it all comes down to poop, doesn’t it?” she said.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 12, 2016 | Bird Deterrent Products, Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeons in the News
Feathers are flying in Horncastle over calls from the town council for people to stop feeding the town’s ‘problem’ pigeons.
Councillors issued the appeal through the Horncastle News after expressing concerns about the damage and amount of mess the pigeons are causing.
They claim that people feeding birds are leading to an increase in the pigeon population.
Councillors have previously ruled out other suggestions to control the number of birds, including putting them on the pill or bringing in trained hawks to kill them.
The council was supported by the town’s History and Heritage Society and the local Federation of Small Businesses.
Some residents also backed the council but several others say the birds should be left alone.
And one pigeon – dubbed Percy by locals after taking up residence in the town centre – appears to have his very own fan club.
Pensioner Sylvia Petfield told the News: “I know the pigeons do cause damage to buildings but surely there are more important things to worry about in this town.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 7, 2016 | Bird Deterrent Products, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons in the News
There’s a bit of a problem with pigeons in Islington.
Hundreds, nay thousands of the sky rats have been pictured landing on rooftops and in parks around the London neighbourhood.
A council has now written to people in the area saying that they believe the problem is down to people feeding them creating an ‘unsightly mess’.
They’ve even threatened court action that could lead to people being evicted and have appointed a ‘professional witness’ to gather evidence of pigeon feeders.
In its threatening letter, the council wrote: ‘Islington council have appointed a “professional witness” to obtain video and hear say evidence to identify culprits of this behaviour. No further warnings will be given regarding this issue.’
The authority has since said that letter was delivered to houses on the Palmer Estate ‘in error’.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 2, 2016 | Animal Deterrent Products, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeons in the News
CARLSBAD, NM—We are not talking just a few pigeons, we are talking hundreds on roofs, in parking lots and everywhere you turn in Carlsbad.
“It’s just a tremendous number of pigeons. There’s probably thousands that congregate to this position. We have an RV storage facility, so it’s just a real problem that needs to be addressed,” said James Knott, Carlsbad Business Owner.
Over the past few years, the birds have become more of an issue for the community.
“It’s a constant problem with the deterioration of the roof, and so the pigeon debris creates acid and causes leaks. That’s very costly for us,” said Knott.
But thanks to a new ordinance, the city of Carlsbad is hoping to control the pigeon population.
“The new ordinance looks at the feeding of feral pigeons. The new ordinance is focused mainly on education to teach people how to educate them not to feed these birds,” said Steve McCutcheon, Carlsbad City Administrator.
The birds are also causing a big stir throughout the city because they pose many potential health risks to humans. The birds carry different types of parasites and fungi.
The new ordinance will go into effect in five days.
Anyone caught feeding the birds could face a $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 1, 2016 | Animal Deterrent Products, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeons in the News
CARLSBAD, N.M. — A New Mexico city in cracking down on people feeding pigeons.
KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reports that the Carlsbad city council recently approved an ordinance that bans residents from feeding or providing environments that attract the birds.
The city says the ordinance will help eliminate some of the health risks associated with pigeon droppings.
Those caught feeding or harboring the birds could face fines up to $500 or even jail time.
Eddy County Extension Office program director Woods Houghton says pigeons communicate a lot of known diseases to both livestock and humans
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jun 21, 2016 | Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeons in the News, UltraSonic Bird Control
Culling pigeons is very cruel. Many times the pigeon dies a very painful slow death when shot.
The only proven method of reducing pigeon flock size, as part of an area-wide control system, is to use a method involving artificial breeding facilities. This stand-alone method of control has been scientifically proven to reduce the pigeon flock size and is currently being used throughout mainland Europe by councils and commercial organisations alike.
It involves providing a pigeon loft, in which feral pigeons can be encouraged to roost and breed, and from which their eggs can be removed and replaced with dummy eggs. This method has proved to be extremely effective in reducing flock size.
It is also not true that pigeons spread diseases. I urge Birdlife and all animal lovers to speak up against the killing of these peaceful birds.
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