The strategies which need to be employed for effective bird management are many and varied. They depend upon the particular Pest species, the roosting/nesting locations, "bird pressure" and the population density.

"Bird pressure" can be defined as the "level of commitment" of the individual bird or flock to visit an area and their desire to reclaim their former territory after bird management techniques have been put in place.

A site with food, water, shelter and confined spaces for nesting offers high bird pressure. Open spaces with limited shelter from exposure to rain and full sun represent the lower end of the bird pressure scale.

There are two basic approaches to bird management:

(1) Alter the environment (roosting/nesting sites) to make it unattractive or impossible for birds to utilise, or,

(2) Remove the birds from the environment by trapping, baiting and shooting.

Which strategy is undertaken depends upon a range of factors including:

• An understanding of the target pest bird biology is essential.
• The susceptibility of the particular species to the proposed method;
• The nature of the building involved;
• The location of the building. E.g. shooting of birds in the middle of a business district may not be appropriate.

Recommended action for bird management include:

• Ensure no foodstuffs are available to attract birds to the area.
• Discourage staff from leaving food scraps in eating areas.
• Remove potential nesting materials from the site.
• Remove bird droppings to avoid possible disease transmission.
• All tree branches overhanging buildings should be trimmed.

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