| An evaluation of techniques to control problem bird species on landfill sites. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18256779 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Birds feeding on landfill sites cause problems in terms of nuisance to neighbors, flight safety, a threat to public health, and affecting the day to day site operation. A number of control measures exist to deter problem species; however, research into their effectiveness across sites and for multiple species has been limited. We use a modeling approach in order to assess the effectiveness of nine techniques--pyrotechnics, hand-held distress calls, static distress calls, blank ammunition, a combination of blank and lethal use of ammunition, the use of falcons, the use of hawks, wailers and helium-filled bird-scaring kites --at deterring three commonly recorded species--the Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus), the Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) and the Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus)--from six landfill sites across the United Kingdom. The use of distress calls, falconry, and combinations of lethal and nonlethal use of ammunition were the most effective techniques for initially deterring birds from these sites. However, when habituation is considered, there is a clear difference between techniques such as falconry, which have a lethal aspect and may act to reinforce the deterrence, and the use of techniques such as distress calls, which do not. However there are problems related to legislation and public perception when lethal techniques are used. |
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Authors:
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Aonghais Cook; Steven Rushton; John Allan; Andrew Baxter |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Environmental management Volume: 41 ISSN: 0364-152X ISO Abbreviation: Environ Manage Publication Date: 2008 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-07 Completed Date: 2008-09-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7703893 Medline TA: Environ Manage Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 834-43 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute for Research into Environmental Sustainability, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 5AB, United Kingdom. Aonghais.Cook@newcastle.ac.uk |
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Animals Charadriiformes / classification, growth & development* Female Male Pest Control / methods* Phylogeny Population Control / methods* Refuse Disposal* Species Specificity |
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