For the state of Oregon, the answer to bird control is using fireworks. You read that right. Fireworks. House Bill 2432 has been approved by The Oregon House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources to expand the use of using fireworks as active bird control management. Right now, the bill exists to use fireworks to …
On any given day in downtown Springfield, Ohio, there are more crows than people. And it’s becoming a growing concern. In fact, according to city officials- they’re everywhere! And it doesn’t look like the crows want to leave anytime soon. With fields surrounding the county, crows have always had a longtime home there. But Roger …
Nestled in Silver Spring, Maryland sits a memorial honoring environmental advocate, Rachel Carson. The Carson Memorial displays thick glass panels etched with the words of Carson’s most memorable writings. Most famous for her 1963 book, Silent Spring, the advocate’s memorial is causing quite a stir. The book strongly detailed the affects, and her opinions, on …
After a devastating earthquake 25 years ago that ruined a section of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, the bridge has finally been restored. But it seems that the old bridge section, won’t be demolished anytime soon. The old section is filled with 800 double-breasted cormorants that have nested there and have made it obvious they …
Each year, thousands of farmers use pesticides to eliminate certain pests- such as bugs. But those chemicals might be affecting birds too. Neonicotinoids, a common pesticide made from nicotine, may be hurting birds more than we think. The pesticide will kill off bugs that certain birds need to eat. Without the bugs, birds are starving. …
When we look into a mirror, we see our reflection- birds don’t. According to The National Audubon Society birds don’t understand the concept of reflection. They often think the trees reflected in a window are a continuation of the landscape. Which is why birds often fly full speed ahead into glass surfaces. Increasingly, birds are …
No matter where you come from, living in New York City is a dream come true. Imagine living in a luxurious, state of the art apartment building in Manhattan, facing the “most famous and beloved urban park in the world.” Owned initially by the Clarks, the same owners of the reputable Dakota, The Langham has …
American bird control company, BirdMaster, is proud to celebrate 25 years of protecting the nation’s architectural and historic treasures from pest bird infestations. The company started in 1989 and has proved itself to be a solid business though the years, as it survived many economic ups and downs. With its unique systems, proprietary materials and installation …
There has been a lot of talk about the effects of wind turbines used for harvesting electricity and their effects on wild bird populations. Unfortunately, wind turbines do, in fact, kill a number of birds annually. But as studies show, wind turbines are responsible for a very small portion of unnatural bird deaths. They kill …
Spix’s Macaw Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), also known as the Little Blue Macaw, is a Brazilian macaw and the only small blue macaw. It is a member of Arini tribe in the subfamily Arinae (Neotropical parrots), part of the family Psittacidae (the true parrots). It was first described by German naturalist Georg Marcgrave, when he …