BUILDER sibling Multifamily Executive takes a birds-eye look at birds and the problems they can create, not only for multifamily residences but for any place where there is water, a place to roost or even a deep green lawn. Here are tips from a professional on how to manage the feathered fiends.
Bird management is complicated for a host of reasons. A facility trying to tackle bird management on its own can find itself in hot water in more ways than one.
The first reason that bird management is a complex undertaking is public perception. To most people, birds are friendly. Measures taken to restrict their access or curtail their behavior can be concerning to people, turning bird management into a public relations issue. The wrong actions—and sometimes the right ones—can shine an unwanted spotlight on a brand.
Second, many people do not realize that the majority of bird species are protected under federal or state laws. It is a criminal offense to intentionally interfere with their nesting, kill, injure, or harm them. To undertake bird management activities, it is necessary to have the proper licenses and permits. These can vary based on the species being managed, as well as local ordinances that may be in place and need to be followed.
Before approaching any bird management project, a professional should ask, “Where are the birds and what problem are they creating?”
Different bird species have behaviors and preferences that influence where they are likely to become problematic on a property.
Read on to learn different strategies for managing different feathers.
