Crows. One or two at a time, or in a small family group or flock, they’re truly impressive creatures. Resourceful and excellent problem-solvers, crows flourish in virtually any environment. They work cooperatively to achieve goals and show strong family bonds, sharing food and looking out for one another. In fact, we may be only beginning to understand how cognitively and socially advanced these members of the corvid family are. But, these … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Starlings
If you don’t already know why we have European starlings here in the United States, it’s because in 1890 someone wanting to make European settlers feel at home released 60 European starlings (along with birds of all the other species mentioned in Shakespeare) in Central Park. They released 40 more the following year. While the other transplanted species soon perished, the resourceful, adaptable starlings spread throughout the continent within a … [Read more...]
Looking to Get Rid of Pigeons?
Pigeons nesting, roosting, and walking about add life and amusement to neighborhoods and city parks. But when vast numbers of them hang out in a small area —usually due to deliberate feeding or infrequent cleanup of food spillage and garbage near eateries—it can become unpleasant. If you’re looking to get rid of pigeons, the approach you take to address the problem will make all the difference in whether or not you succeed. Read on for what works … [Read more...]