Possible future mitigation of various blackbirds and other nuisance bird species was discussed at Monday’s Finney County Commission meeting. Blackbirds and other species include European starlings, common grackles, great-tailed grackle, red-winged blackbirds, American crown, Eurasian collared dove and pigeons. Commissioner Lon Pishny said the large bird population is damaging to the area regarding feces accumulation from roosting, which causes a human health and safety hazard; damage to HVAC systems; damage to electrical substations; damage to vegetation including trees and landscaping within city limits; lost crop yields; and economic loss for feedlots, dairies and granaries throughout Finney County.
Source: GC Telegram
