STARLING MANAGEMENT
Most Starlings roost communually from late summer until the following breeding season and the resident British population is augmented at this time by large numbers of Winter visitors from Northern Europe. They form conspicuous gatherings at dusk. Their flying behaviour as they go into their roosts can be spectacular. Hundreds of thousands of birds may be present in a large roost and the noise and fouling produced is considerable.
Starlings are not listed as 'pest species' on the public health and safety General Licence in England, so control of the birds for these reasons is no longer legal without a Special Licence. Starlings can still be controlled for reasons of health and safety in Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and under the air safety General Licence in England.
Culling of Starlings is not normally a viable option as they are usually in huge numbers when they are causing problems. No commercial Starling traps are available.
Proofing
Starlings are fairly small and agile birds. Bird Wire and Daddi Long Legs are not effective against them. Some spike systems with
appropriate installation techniques can sometimes deter them, though installation of
28mm mesh netting or
weldmesh is the only sure way to proof against them.
Scaring
Sacring using distress calls in conjunction with other loud noises and bright lights can be very effective at moving Starlings on from winter night roosts. Managed scaring systems, using distress calls as the main technique, have also been found to be effective at dispersing summer resident Starlings from daytime feeding areas. Predator birds have been used successfully to disperse them from structures such as pylons.
Tactile Scaring
Avishock Electric Bird Deterrent System is effective against Starlings and any bird species.
For more information visit www.avishock.net
More Starling Information
Click here to view BPCA Manual- Starlings
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