On April 17, 2020 AMRO of Dubai, UAE and WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC of Charleston, SC USA signed a partnership agreement awarding AMRO exclusive distributorship in the Middle East for WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC products. Both parties are excited and very optimistic for the potential opportunities afforded by this agreement.
Established in 2007, WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC, is located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, USA. We enjoy developing simple solutions to complex problems. Our most popular bird control product, the WhirlyBird Repeller, goes above and beyond typical visual bird deterrents to deliver a comprehensive bird control solution for your property or business. Primary markets include maritime vessels and facilities, cell and other communications towers, agriculture, outdoor dining, and homes.
AMRO was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2015 to support the maritime industry. AMRO looks to strategic partnerships to deliver ‘Total Solution’ offerings and value to their Clients. AMRO Group of companies consists of AMRO Marine Middle East LLC and AMRO FZE, which combined fulfils their 'Total Solution' mission statement and vision. AMRO offers installation, service, refurbishment and maintenance for their products and solutions, as well as, 3rd party Aids to Navigation and quay wall equipment including marine fenders and bollards.
Tim Schmitz, CFO, WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC
© 2020 WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC
]]>Imagine you’ve finally found the time to take your partner for that long-promised boat ride around the harbor. They are so excited, they’ve brought lunch and drinks, and the weather is beautiful. However, as you step aboard your proud vessel, you’re confronted with an unpleasant surprise: The bow has been the roosting place for seagulls, and they have not bothered to clean up after themselves!
We hear this all the time. Customers call often asking how to properly clean bird excrement from their boats, cell phone towers, and the decks of homes and restaurants. While not a pleasant chore, this can be done safely and without too much fuss, if you follow a few basic steps. But, even better, a little prevention can save you a lot of work with proper bird deterrent devices in place.
Simply spraying bird excrement with a hose is not a good idea. Bird excrement is known to contain bacteria and high nitrogen content that can harm the surrounding environment or cause illness in people or pets. This stuff needs to be contained, not stirred up in the air, and disposed of properly. Follow the instructions from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to get the job done right. Go to https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/avianflu/hazards.html for specifics.
Two final bits of advice: One, go down and check your boat the day before you take that special someone out for a cruise! And second, consider getting a better bird deterrent device!
For more info: WhirlyBirdSolutions.com
By Tim Schmitz, CFO, WhirlyBirdSolutions, LLC
]]>When mounted above the highest point, the WhirlyBird Repeller has proven itself to be an effective bird deterrent on moored boats, as well as on boats that are docked. Shaped like a peregrine falcon, the WhirlyBird Repeller spins and wobbles in the wind, and reflects light in a constantly changing manner that frightens the birds and prevents them from becoming acclimated. By itself or in combination with other devices, such as the WhirlyBird Re-Enforcer, it will do the trick. Give it a whirl and prevent your boat from going to the birds!
]]>Ospreys are a major problem for the cell tower industry. Why? As they say in real estate—location, location, location! Learn more about this issue and what you can do to help prevent it.
Cell towers offer the best waterfront views in town and penthouse-like space that would make any real estate billionaire envious. Ospreys are large predators that build nests, raise their young and cause numerous headaches for tower owners and operators. Unfortunately, once these freeloaders nest, it becomes very difficult to get them to leave. Legal eviction notices are ignored. In fact, there are treaties, like the Migratory Bird Act, which make it illegal to harm these protected birds or disturb their nests.
Okay, so why not just send the climbers up the tower and work around the osprey without disturbing their nest? If climbing towers and juggling equipment hundreds of feet up is not dangerous enough, try doing this while tangling with an angry and aggressive mama raptor swooping down at you!
Moreover, where you have osprey nests on cell towers, you also have platforms coated with osprey waste, which not only produces an offensive smell, but is also highly toxic to breathe and makes for slippery surfaces when wet. Osprey waste is also highly corrosive and can result in structural failure and damage to equipment. The nests sometimes weigh so much as to exceed the load limits for the structure.
For many sites, you will also have neighbors who are watching the ospreys and your every move, ready to report any possible Migratory Bird Act violation in a New York minute. As a result, an active osprey nest can cause a tower to be out of commission for many months during the summer nesting season.
This can equate to many thousands of dollars in lost revenue. The problem gets worse. As if the tower was their own vacation condominium, ospreys almost always return and nest in the same spot after migrating for the winter. It’s as if they own it, minus the regime fees! But, there are solutions.
Okay, we all agree ospreys are a problem for the tower industry, but are there any solutions? In determining possible solutions, it is important to have some understanding of bird behavior.
Ospreys and other birds instinctually are highly intelligent creatures when it comes to survival. They are territorial and will challenge anything in their domain that presents a threat. They will either eliminate the threat or become acclimated to the threat and ignore it, or they will move on to another venue. Keeping all this in mind, the solutions to the osprey problem are PREVENTION and BEING PROACTIVE by taking the following action:
On towers where the ospreys have never nested, install one or more bird deterrent devices that will scare the birds and discourage them from nesting and becoming acclimated in the future.
Experience tells us that birds are less likely to become acclimated to devices with formidable effects that are constantly changing and that have no set pattern. Another key is reinforcement. For example, when birds see something that looks threatening, they are less likely to become acclimated when it produces sounds, movement, and reflections that reinforce that it presents a genuine hazard.
Do your homework and look for bird deterrent devices that will repel the birds and prevent them from becoming acclimated to their formidable effects.
There are various cost-effective bird repelling devices on the market, such as the WhirlyBird Repeller. Because of the differences in bird habitats, geography and tower designs, there is no one size fits all solution. It frequently becomes necessary to experiment by mounting a number of devices at varying heights and locations in order to find a combination that works. It may also become advantageous to include more than one type of device for additional reinforcement.
After the ospreys have migrated and temporarily abandoned their nest, completely remove all vestiges of the nest and make the tower as inhospitable as possible for them to re-nest in the future. Again, do your homework, and look for one or more devices that will repel the birds and prevent them from becoming acclimated to their formidable effects and reinforce that danger exists.
The WhirlyBird Repeller is a leading bird deterrent on the market, combining multiple bird scaring methods into a single device. This device incorporates randomized sound, motion, and reflections to help keep birds from getting acclimated to it. Learn more, and shop today!
Birds of North America - Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Osprey Behavior
https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/osprey/behavior
Audubon - Osprey:
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/osprey
US Fish and Wildlife - Osprey:
https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_5/NWRS/Central_Zone/Montezuma/OspreyFacts.pdf
By Rob Turkewitz
CEO, WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC
Simple solutions to complex problems.
Manufacturer of the WhirlyBird Repeller,
Repels nuisance birds, simply, safely, and effectively!
www.whirlybirdrepeller.com
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Those are the problems that are most obvious. What is not well known is that the mess birds leave behind can also pose a health risk to you, your family, and friends. Studies show that more than 60 diseases can be transferred from birds to human beings, sometimes with fatal results. Everyone's heard of avian flu or West Nile virus, but probably not histoplasmosis and Cryptococcus. For further reading, check out this article from The Occupational Health & Safety Magazine.
The best way to prevent exposure to bird borne diseases is to avoid situations where contaminated material can become aerosolized and subsequently inhaled. A brief inhalation exposure to highly contaminated fecal dust is all that is needed to contract some bird borne diseases. To learn more about bird borne diseases, prevention, and proper clean up from bird droppings, please read this important CDC article.
You certainly cannot be on your boat or dock 24/7 to shoo away birds. The best way to keep birds off boats is to install proven bird deterrent devices. This may take a little change in your thinking. In fact, it may require you to think like a bird! This is not meant to be derogatory, especially when you realize that birds are highly intelligent creatures.
In the millions of years that birds have inhabited our planet, they have developed highly advanced instinctual mechanisms to sense and avoid dangers:
As a bird challenges a potential source of danger, it looks for patterns. The more predictable the pattern, the more likely the bird will conclude there is no danger and become acclimated to the object. However, the more random and unpredictable the pattern, the more likely the bird will remain fearful and the less likely the bird will become acclimated.
The developers of the WhirlyBird Repeller created this spinning bird deterrent after years of study and testing. This device has been specifically created to take advantage of the birds’ instinctual fears and behaviors.
In the size and shape of a peregrine falcon, the WhirlyBird Repeller utilizes wind and sunlight to spin, wobble, vibrate and reflect light in a random pattern that is constantly changing to prevent the birds from becoming acclimated and to provide protection from birds 24/7.
The WhirlyBird Repeller is the only bird repeller product that incorporates numerous constantly changing scary features, including:
Learn more about the WhirlyBird Repeller on our site, or visit one of our distributors: West Marine, Haddrell’s Point Fish and Tackle, All Season’s True Value, Bird Control Australia and Animal Damage Control in Canada!
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If you don’t currently have a bird problem in your warehouse, still keep reading. Prevention is crucial when it comes to bird control, as it’s much more difficult to deal with birds once they’ve already invaded. We have some tips for how to make sure that birds don’t enter these restricted areas and wreak all sorts of havoc:
What should you do if you already have a bird problem in your warehouse? After all, it can be illegal to interfere with the birds—yet you need to find solutions that are safe and respectful to the animals, so you can continue business as usual.
Birds in your warehouse can cause safety hazards, work stoppages, and all sorts of financial problems for your company. Rather than wait for these problems to find you, it’s far better to invest in prevention.
The WhirlyBird Repeller is a leading bird deterrent on the market, combining multiple bird scaring methods into a single device:
To help ensure that your warehouse remains free of birds, invest in a WhirlyBird Repeller today. We offer two models that are ideal for high wind speeds (PRO model) or low wind speeds (BREEZE model).
]]>Why is roosting such a problem? When birds roost in your backyard, it means they think they’ve found some place safe. When they roost, they can cause all sorts of problems including damage to your buildings and property, noise issues, health risks and more.
Birds that roost also tend to nest—interfering with the local environment to “set up shop,” so to speak. This can cause a number of problems in both commercial and residential properties. For example, cell phone towers are a popular place for bird roosting—but these bad habits can lead to all sorts of damage that interferes with the functioning of the commercial property.
Once you know the problem, you’re ready to identify a solution. When it comes to deterring birds from roosting, you need to find a safe and effective way to deter birds without harming them or breaking the law.
Here are a few common bird roosting deterrents:
When researching how to prevent birds from roosting, it can often be most effective to use multiple tactics—audio deterrents, visual deterrents and others all at once. The good news is that you don’t necessarily have to buy multiple products or spend a fortune to make it happen.
The WhirlyBird Repeller is one of the most versatile bird roosting deterrents on the market today, combining multiple scare tactics into a single device. It includes a combination of audio and visual deterrents to help ensure that birds don’t roost where you don’t want them:
Order the WhirlyBird Repeller to help protect your property from nuisance birds today.
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More often than not, birds land on electric wires for the view! But that doesn’t mean that they are necessarily taking in the scenery. Wires offer high perches in wide-open spaces, which in turn gives the birds views of any potential prey that might be on the ground. With the open space, birds are also free to watch for predators that might enter the area. At its essence, a wire is a secure place for a bird to get its bearings and hunt for food.
If you’ve driven through just about anywhere in the U.S., you’ve likely seen birds land harmlessly on power lines. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks to birds landing on the wires near you. Birds that land on electrical wire expose themselves to all sorts of risks, including electrocution and collision. Some species, like woodpeckers, can also damage the poles or wires themselves. This isn’t good for you or the birds.
The problem is that it can be difficult to directly interfere with the migratory patterns of many bird species—and in many cases illegal. So how can you prevent birds from landing on electric wire to keep both the wire and the birds safe?
The best way to keep birds off of electric wires is to take away what makes them such an ideal place to land: the feeling of safety. You can do this a number of ways:
The WhirlyBird Repeller is the most versatile bird deterrent on the market today, incorporating multiple bird scare tactics into a single device. Shaped like a Peregrine falcon, the WhirlyBird Repeller spins, vibrates and clacks in the wind, creating an auditory deterrent. It’s “wings” spin and wobble as well, and its holographic post reflects sunlight, creating an effective visual deterrent. Most importantly, because it reacts to the wind and the sun, its patterns are randomized, helping to prevent birds from adapting to it.
Order a WhirlyBird Repeller today!
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Birds are like many other creatures. They’ll take food when they can get it. If they can find easier food sources nearby, it’s possible they’ll avoid your fruit trees. However, this is only a partial, short-term solution. It will only apply if you have enough landscape to divert the birds’ attention away from the fruit trees. Even so, it can work in a pinch if you have an event coming up and need to find a non-invasive way to clear your yard.
A fruit tree by itself is enticing to birds for several reasons. It provides the birds with a food source, and it also provides safe shelter. When there’s no sign that this may not be a safe place for these birds, they’ll readily land in your fruit trees and start hunting for the fruit.
Consider creating visual distractions to scare birds away. For instance, you can use tracks of flash tape to serve as streamers, especially on a windy day. These visual deterrents will create the sense that the fruit tree isn’t as hospitable as it otherwise might be, and it could deter birds from landing in the first place. Of course, it might not be as pleasant to look at for you or your guests. A less obtrusive deterrent like the WhirlyBird Repeller can be a great alternative. More on this device below.
If you’re holding an event, the noise from that event might be sufficient to clear the area of birds and keep them scared away. However, clearing the area before an event or for an extended period of time is another challenge altogether.
Some people use items like windchimes and other noisemakers to keep the birds at bay. But it’s important that the noise is random and varied to prevent the birds from getting used to it. If they catch on to your ruse, you’ll be stuck with them.
If you’re looking for a way to keep birds away from fruit trees, you need a solution that will:
For a device that includes all of these bird scaring methods into a single product, try the WhirlyBird Repeller. This effective, versatile bird deterrent is designed to simulate the size, shape, motion and sound of many nuisance birds’ natural predator—the Peregrine Falcon. It spins and wobbles in the wind, reflects and scatters sunlight, and whirs and clacks as it spins, offering a triple threat to any birds that may think to land on your property.
Mount a WhirlyBird Repeller near your trees to keep birds away from your fruit trees and your entire landscape. Shop now!
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According to the Migratory Bird Act of 1918, it’s illegal for citizens of the United States to interfere with the natural migration patterns of migratory birds. This refers to actions such as hunting, pursuing, capturing and tampering with protected birds or their nests. Interfering with an existing nest of a protected species is a Federal crime. That’s why it’s so important that homeowners look for safe, non-invasive ways to deter birds from building a nest.
There are a number of reasons why homeowners would want to prevent birds from nesting on their property. These include:
Migratory birds will generally nest in areas that they perceive to be safe. And while it’s illegal to interfere with these birds and their nests, it’s perfectly legal to use safe, non-invasive ways of preventing nesting from occurring in the first place.
We’ve talked a lot in our blog about various remedies to keep birds off of your property. One of the most efficient and cost-effective ways is to invest in a versatile bird deterrent device. When searching for a quality bird deterrent, be sure to look for the following characteristics, all of which can be found in the WhirlyBird Repeller:
The WhirlyBird Repeller is a device designed to safely and legally deter birds from building a nest by scaring them from your property in the first place. Keep your home peaceful, and keep the birds safe. Order your WhirlyBird Repeller today!
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Why do birds like woodpeckers peck? It’s not a riddle. Woodpeckers may be interested in your home, because it’s a source of food in the form of insects. If you have a bug problem that hasn’t been addressed yet—or even if you’re simply suspicious of one—you might want to have an exterminator take a look at the problem. A woodpecker problem doesn’t automatically mean your home is infested with termites, but it’s worth looking into—especially if you’ve had bug problems before.
Woodpeckers and other birds tend to go where they have some comfort and protection—usually in the form of trees. If you live next to a heavily wooded area, you’ll likely notice there are more birds there than where you previously lived.
If you can, prune your landscape by removing trees to keep your yards more open. This is good for grass and plant life, and it will discourage birds from venturing out into open territory where there’s less protection. This is a safe and natural way to keep birds away and help stop them from pecking on your house.
Some birds might peck as they search for a great place to nest. This isn’t what you want. Pay special attention to your home and landscape during nesting season, typically during late spring. Check to see if you need to set up additional bird deterrents to keep the birds away. You may even think about finding hollowed out logs and setting them up farther from your home. Birds can find these more favorable spots for nesting—particularly if the log is in a safe and secure area.
One study showed that lightly-colored aluminum and vinyl siding homes are less likely to receive bird pecking damage. While there are more affordable options than re-siding or re-painting your home, try to look at where your house is most affected by birds and understand how it might look to any bird thinking about nesting.
You can’t very well overhaul your home and landscape to prevent a few birds from pecking at your house! Luckily, there’s an easier, more affordable option. The WhirlyBird Repeller is a safe and legal spinning bird deterrent designed to keep birds away from your home. Here’s how it works:
For a simple and inexpensive way to prevent birds from pecking on your house, pick up your WhirlyBird Repeller today!
]]>The first thing to do is to get rid of the reason that the birds are there in the first place. Is there something appealing about your windows that birds really like? Make sure that the area is clean, devoid of insects, and free of other potential bird food such as seeds. If you don’t want birds pecking at your screen like it’s a meal, the first step is to make sure that you’re not giving them a reason to do so!
Birds may also peck at your screen if they feel they can use some of your home’s material for nesting purposes. Loose nesting material can attract birds just like food can, so be sure to inspect your screen for any loose-fitting materials that birds may want to use for nesting.
You don’t have to set up any “bird booby traps” to get rid of them—that would interfere with them and might potentially be against the law. But you can make your screen area far less hospitable for birds if you know how to do it the right way.
Look at some of the common landing spots that birds use to peck at your window screens. Are you able to remove these? If so, you might be able to simply move some of the birds’ favorite perching areas away and enjoy a clear window. You’ll also want to pay attention to our next tip, which can be effective way to keep birds from window screens without disrupting their natural migratory patterns.
Birds will naturally keep away from your window screens if they fear a predator is nearby. But you don’t have to have a big, scary bird around your screens just to achieve this effect! You can use a false predator bird deterrent. Try a product like the WhirlyBird Repeller.
The WhirlyBird is made to simulate the appearance of a Peregrine falcon—the natural predator of many nuisance bird species. The device won’t interfere with the décor of your lawn or window screen area. By using the natural breeze to spin, wobble, vibrate and clack, the WhirlyBird create lifelike movement that can naturally keep birds away from window screens without you having to lift a finger. A reflective core at the surface makes sure that birds don’t miss it, either.
It’s possible to keep birds away from your window screens without doing them any harm. To make that happen, we recommend browsing our WhirlyBird bird control products today!
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It can be illegal to get rid of blackbirds by moving or manipulating their nests. Since homeowners aren’t allowed to interfere with migratory birds, there’s no simple way to get rid of the problem—except through proper prevention. By focusing on prevention, you can avoid having blackbirds in your yard. Preventing black birds in the first place can help you get rid of blackbirds in a completely safe and legal way.
How can you keep blackbirds away from your yard without directly interfering with them? Here are a few ideas:
The key here is to think prevention: you can’t do much to get rid of blackbirds in your yard by interfering with their natural migration patterns, but you can prevent them from coming to your home in the first place.
One of the best ways to do this is to simulate the presence of a large, predatory bird. A proven bird deterrent like the WhirlyBird Repeller is a proactive way to scare off blackbirds before they come and establish your home as their new favorite hangout.
The WhirlyBird Repeller combines multiple bird scaring tactics within a single device to keep blackbirds away:
Because the WhirlyBird Repeller is safe for your home and does not harm the birds, it’s the ideal solution to keep blackbirds away from your yard. Order the WhirlyBird Repeller today!
]]>If you don’t have any birds nesting on your roof, now’s the time to invest in natural ways to prevent bird nesting. Your roof is in good shape and you want to keep it that way. But if you notice that birds are slowly encroaching toward your home, it may be time to invest in a way to keep them away.
A common first step is to remove things that may be attracting birds to your property, like birdhouses and birdfeed. But this is often not sufficient. Sure, removing these items may help to reduce the amount of birds that are attracted to your home, but it won’t actually prevent the birds from nesting in your roof. If anything, it might make your roof a better place to land. Prevention means you have to find a way to deter birds from your property.
A bird deterrent like the WhirlyBird Repeller can be a great way to scare the birds away from your property without harming them. This is much more effective than simply removing things that may be attracting birds. A deterrent product is a proactive way to keep birds away. But don’t just settle for any bird decoy you can find.
The WhirlyBird Repeller is the most versatile bird deterrent on the market today, combining multiple bird scaring methods into a single device:
The WhirlyBird does not interfere or harm birds. It is a more humane alternative to other bird nesting prevention techniques.
Not only is the WhirlyBird Repeller better for birds—it’s better for your home, too! You don’t have to place several devices on your roof to make it effective. You simply have to place the WhirlyBird Repeller in a prominent area where birds are likely to notice. Because birds naturally move away from areas full of predators, they’ll simply move on and avoid nesting on your roof. And because this device is made to continually change, birds are less likely to adapt to it.
Want to stop birds from nesting in your roof or other areas of your property? The WhirlyBird Repeller is ready to protect your home with minimal interference. Shop now!
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If you don’t have many decorations up outside a particular window, you may find that to a bird, the window might be the most enticing thing going on in the area. They’re curious and they want to know what’s happening on the other side. To stop birds from attacking windows, many bird lovers recommend putting up some sort of visual distraction that occupies the bird’s attention instead. Some ideas:
It’s possible you have many of these objects around the house. You may simply need to reposition them near the window that gets the most attention. As you do, try to notice whether it has an effect. If not, try a new object until something works and occupies the birds’ attention.
Bird strikes sometimes occur on accident, as the birds think that there’s a free opening they can explore. Other bird species can get territorial and attack the window on purpose. They may even attack a window repeatedly due to some sort of trigger in the area. The key here is to discover what that trigger may be and remove it as soon as possible.
Look around the area immediately inside your window. Are there any objects that birds might interpret as territorial threats? In some cases, a highly-reflective window will make a bird think it’s seeing a threat when it’s only looking at itself through the window. If that’s the case, you can try using a window deflector that still allows plenty of light in but reduces the reflective glare that may be causing the issue.
One way to stop birds from attacking windows is to deter them from your property entirely. But how do you do this in a way that essentially “shoos” the birds away without harming them? A bird deterrent that resembles a natural predator can be used to scare birds from the area, keeping birds away from your windows without any added work on your part.
When attempting to stop birds from flying into windows, it’s often not enough to just use one of the methods noted above. This is because birds are intelligent and are quick to adapt.
As one of the most versatile bird deterrents on the market today, the WhirlyBird Repeller combines multiple bird scaring methods within a single device:
Because its movements and sounds are all randomized thanks to the natural movement of the wind and sun, the WhirlyBird Repeller prevents birds from getting acclimated to it. It’s the perfect way to stop birds from attacking windows! By setting it up in your yard in an area that can catch a breeze, you can scare birds away from your property naturally.
If you want to prevent birds from injuring themselves or your windows, it’s time to take control of your property. Order the WhirlyBird Repeller today!
]]>So how do you prevent birds from eating grass seed in a safe, humane way? Here’s what you’ll need to know.
While it’s possible to get out and shoo the birds yourself, this isn’t a realistic option. Keeping birds from eating grass seed requires the following:
What if you could combine several of these tactics into a single device? You could save yourself plenty of time and hassle with setting up multiple implements.
That’s where the WhirlyBird Repeller comes in. This humane bird deterrent combines multiple bird scaring methods within a single device. Designed to resemble a Peregrine Falcon, it mimics the natural predator of many birds who would otherwise think it safe to eat your grass seed. The device spins, clacks, wobbles and vibrates in the wind, and it reflects sunlight as well—all in a randomized pattern that keeps the birds from getting acclimated to it.
Mounted 6-8’ above ground in an area with a prevailing breeze, The WhirlyBird Repeller takes advantage of many bird species’ natural aversion to predators, sound and motion to essentially shoo them away. This is a humane solution that prevents interference with the bird population itself, directing birds to other sources of food. The result? If you use the WhirlyBird Repeller in your yard, you can keep birds from eating grass seed.
Give your grass he opportunity it needs to take hold and begin creating the full, lustrous lawn you deserve. Order the WhirlyBird Repeller today!
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The Migratory Bird Treaty Act states, “No person may take (kill) possess, import, export, transport, sell, purchase, barter, or offer for sale, any migratory bird, or the parts, nests, or eggs of such bird except as may be permitted.” Under the act it is illegal to destroy a nest that has eggs or chicks in it or if there are young birds that are still dependent on the nest for survival.
Bird lovers can thank a lawyer, Louis Marshall, for the enactment. In a landmark Supreme Court case Missouri v. Holland 252 U.S. 416 (1920), Marshall argued that it was the federal government’s right and responsibility to protect and conserve our environment. He proclaimed that migratory birds are natural guardians against certain insects, which, if not held in check, would eventually lead to the destruction of both prairie and forest lands. As a result, migratory birds have been protected ever since.
There are over 1,000 species currently on the list of birds protected by the Migratory Bird Act. Some common bird species are the albatross, blackbird, bluebird, bunting, cardinal, chickadee, condor, crane, crow, cuckoo, dove, bald eagle, egret, falcon, finch, goose, hawk, lark, loon, mockingbird, nightingale, owl, pelican, pigeon, raven, warbler, woodpecker… and about 970 more!
See the full list of protected birds at the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
There are a few birds not protected by the Migratory Bird Act. These are primarily species of non-native birds, such as the House Sparrow and the European Starling. Many shorebirds, though native, are subject to limited protection and can be hunted in the proper season.
See the full list of birds that are not protected by the act at the Federal Register.
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act has been amended and changed several times throughout its 100-year history. In the early days, the main focus was on hunters and people directly assaulting birds. But by the 1970s, the Fish and Wildlife Service started punishing industries that needlessly (though unintentionally) killed birds. That part of the law stayed into affect until just this past year.
Now, industries can no longer be prosecuted for accidentally killing non-game migratory birds. Conservationists are outraged, considering the millions of birds that die each year due to power lines, wind turbines, oil waste pits, and more. Now, only the intentional killing of birds, like through hunting and trapping, can be prosecuted.
For various industries, the court of public opinion may still have a great impact on activities that “accidentally” harm bird species protected under the act. As many communication tower companies know, there are groups constantly monitoring active nests.
Violators of the act are considered guilty of a misdemeanor, and in some cases felony offenders. Fines and jail time of between six months and two years can be the result.
With recent caveats to the law, it is still illegal to intentionally harm protected species of birds. It is also important to note that the removal of protected birds’ nests is still seen as a violation of the act. You may have a pest bird problem at your place of business or home, but that does not give you the right to harm the birds or to damage their nests. Deterring nuisance birds before they roost and nest is often the best solution. The Whirlybird Repeller can be the solution.
Where nuisance migratory birds are especially a problem (i.e. communication towers, power grids, etc.), the WhirlyBird Repeller offers the most humane and effective deterrent on the market. The WhirlyBird combines multiple bird scaring tactics into a single device that does not harm the birds:
All these tactics are designed to occur in a randomized pattern that disorients birds and prevents them from becoming accustomed to the device. Combined, they make the WhirlyBird Repeller an extremely effective and safe bird deterrent. Because it does not harm the birds or their environment, it can be used to safely deter them from problematic areas, like communication towers and power grids, while complying with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Give it a Whirl. Order today!
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