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Bird Brains Aren’t So Different from Ours

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Researchers from Imperial College London found that bird brains are quite similar to human brains. They’ve developed a map of the pigeon brain and compared it with other mammals (such as humans). This may suggest that human brains are wired similarly to other animals capable of high-level cognition. Birds are capable of complex social reasoning, …

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August 12, 2013 jjpace@birdmaster.com Leave a comment

Historic Preservation Month Pinterest Event

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May is Historic Preservation Month so people and organizations, big and small, should take some time to celebrate history, architecture, and historic buildings or landmarks.

May 13, 2013 jjpace@birdmaster.com Leave a comment

Spilled foods attract unwanted birds to High School campus

Photo by possumgirl2 -Flickr

At Corona del Mar High School in California birds are finding a resource on spilled foods. The high school campus has been the host for dozens of birds. Students and staff members are complaining that the birds (in special Seagulls) have been hovering around, looking for any sort of leftover left on the ground, on a garbage bin, or even on student’s hands.

February 7, 2012 jjpace@birdmaster.com Leave a comment

Building might eventually be torn down due to bird droppings

Pigeon infestation

An infested downtown storefront in Linton, Indiana might not stay there much longer. The building has suffered severe damages due to accumulation of bird guano over the years… Without any further action, the building may be in serious trouble. Chances are that city officials will have to tear it down.

January 12, 2012 jjpace@birdmaster.com Leave a comment

Gulls cover Saginaw City Hall with droppings

Photo by  John-Morgan  - Flickr

Facing a rapidly wave of flying gulls, Saginaw City Hall has probably never seen such a thing. Pest birds invaded the city in an unexpectedly short amount of time and are causing severe damages to roofs and structures around town.

January 5, 2012 jjpace@birdmaster.com Leave a comment

The arrival of Seagulls brings health concerns to Tinton Falls, NJ

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Monmouth County officials are seriously concerned about this massive invasion of seagulls and are searching for solutions to the problem. Residents are stunned by the amount of birds that have infested the area and are demanding action from authorities to get rid of these pest birds.

December 16, 2011 jjpace@birdmaster.com Leave a comment

Pigeons take over Washington County

Pigeons take over Washington County

A large, growing group of pigeons have infested Washington County and are causing officials to worry about the health and well-being of its population. Before the population and visitors get sick from bird droppings, the town is brainstorming ways to fix the pigeon infestation without harming birds or the environment.

December 2, 2011 jjpace@birdmaster.com 1 Comment

Birds create a problem for students and faculty at Millersville University, PA

Birds create a problem for students and faculty at Millersville University, PA

Nearly fifty Canada geese are infesting the Millersville University campus. These birds are causing a mess around the campus and are interfering with the well-being of the students, faculty and visitors on site.

November 22, 2011 jjpace@birdmaster.com Leave a comment

Herderson City Declares Pigeons a Public Nuisance

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The city of Henderson in Nevada is facing a serious pigeon infestation. An ongoing increase in the pigeons’ population has been an issue for the city. These pest birds have been taking over the city’s buildings and public areas over the years. Believed to be the cause of 60 different diseases, pigeons are now the …

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October 7, 2011 jjpace@birdmaster.com Leave a comment

Pigeons invade Virginia Metro Garage

Pigeons invade Virginia Metro Garage

Virginia Metro has recently received a citation issued by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry for an alarming pigeon infestation at its Four Miles Run bus garage. Health hazards are the main concern of residents and state officials. “Virginia officials have cited Metro for having a ‘serious’ health violation: too much pigeon poop. The …

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August 9, 2011 jjpace@birdmaster.com Leave a comment

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