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There are thousands of types of birds in the world. They run the gambit of size from larger than a man to smaller than a mouse. They vary in colors, habits, and diet. For centuries man has been fascinated with birds. The ability to fly, their ability to sing, and their ability to fascinate us with their antics usually make them a welcome sight. Bird watching is a popular and entertaining activity in many cultures , but when these creatures come too close for comfort, or become aggressive it is a problem. When they can pose a serious health hazard, and begin taking up residence in our homes, they become a real nuisance. The following is a list of the more common types of nuisance birds that can be found around homes and businesses. Your local agricultural extension agency can give you more information of birds in your local area.

European Starling (Sturnus Vulgaris)
The most common, nuisance bird species found in North America is the European Starling. Only the size of a Robin, these birds travels in large flocks which can consist of a hundred thousand birds. They are loud and obnoxious. Because so many Starlings will roost in a single area, they need to find large spacious buildings where they can stick together. Because Starlings travel in massive groups know as flocks, they pose a serious hazard to air travel. They are also responsible for millions in damages to farm operations each year .Their population in the U.S. is believed to be between 700 million to 1 billion birds. Each year Starlings can cause substantial loss of revenue in vineyards, orchards and berry farms. They belong to a family of birds usually referred to as “Black Birds”. These birds prefer to nest and eat the grain in barns and feed lots where their piles of droppings can pose a health hazard to both livestock and humans.

Rock Dove / Common Pigeon (Livia Colombia)
Pigeons are probably the best known and most recognized of all nuisance birds in the world. The Pigeon is a larger bird that loves to roost on rooftops and tall buildings. These birds are at home in urban and rural settings and are opportunistic feeders, eating anything they can find. This includes pet food, garden produce, garbage, or insects. Pigeons dropping feces in their roosting areas can spread disease to humans and livestock, as well as other wildlife. They can breed all year and have as many as 6 pairs of young each year. Living in close proximity with humans can result in both environmental and health hazards. Droppings can damage the finish on cars and other vehicles, as well as the paint job on buildings Pigeons living in barns and feed lots can contaminate the feed supply, causing a grave health hazard for both man and animal.

English sparrow (Passer Domesticus)
The English sparrow is not only the most prolific bird in North America, but the most abundant. Sparrows have been known to wipe out entire vineyards and decimate berry farms in a short period of time. This can cause severe financial problems for the growers. Sparrows are noisy and take over an area once established. They prefer travel in huge groups. Sparrows can breed throughout the year producing 4-7 offspring each breeding. They will often hide their nest in the very grapes and berry bushes they devour. They also nest in awkward places that can cause problems such as over doors, inside tailpipes or appliance vents, or in storage areas.

Western Gull (Larus Agentatus)
Found mostly on the US west coast, this type of Gull poses a serious health hazard to reservoirs and bodies of drinkable water. Because the most often feed at dumps, sewage holding and industrial areas, their droppings has been known to contain contaminates. They drop fecal matter while roosting at or near water reservoirs thereby contaminating the drinking water. This raises concern about a myriad of health hazards for man and animals. They have also been known to roost at airports commercial and private, as well as military bases, causing serious concerns about safe air travel.

House Finch
Commonly called a Linnet, the House Finch prefers to its home where it can live undisturbed by man or animal. These birds are not known to live in urban settings, but are attracted to homes in more rural settings, especially those near wooded areas. House Finch can become a pest when it decides to nest too close to a door or window. They can create quite a mess with droppings, and when the eggs hatch, there is weeks of obnoxious chirping from the young. Because they prefer to be secluded they generally stay out of the attic and chimney, preferring to nest in trees, bushes, or potted plants.

Bird Tip of the Month: How To Clean Goose Poop Outside
Bird droppings are an unsightly nuisance as well as having the potential to harm certain surfaces such as automotive paint. Just one goose can poop every twenty minutes, dropping up to 1½ pounds of poop daily. That’s a lot of goose poop! If it’s on your property, it’s up to you to clean it up because you certainly don’t want to step in it, or have the kids or dogs tracking it into the house. If you let it go, it will dry, which makes it even harder to clean up. Because it is highly acidic, when it solidifies on a surface, it can damage that surface. Here are some ways to clean up after geese.



Use Water
If the poop is on your lawn or driveway and it’s fresh, just get out the garden hose and turn it on with enough force to wash the poop away. In the grass, it can more or less dissipate and seep into the dirt. Depending on what type of street or road you live on will depend on whether or not you can wash the poop from your driveway into the road. Be considerate of your neighbors!

Removing Dried Poop From Driveways
If the poop has dried on the concrete or asphalt driveway or sidewalk, you will have to work a little harder at getting it off. First of all, put on some disposable or washable gloves. Hose the spot to get it wet and soften the dried poop. Or you can lay a wet cloth over the spot to soften it. Then take a stiff scrubbing brush or broom and scrub the area to get the remainder off. Then clean the brush well.