Birds can often be pests too...
All birds and their nests are protected in the UK, although sometimes we need to manage them to avoid the problems they can cause. This must be done in a carefully planned strategic approach to ensure the problem is solved in a safe, legal way.
Problems often seen with birds include damage to property, taking food, endangering staff, customers and the public, spread of bacteria and disease.
Dealing with bird problems can depend on the species, time of year, level of infestation, and the issues they are causing. There are many methods available to help, such as bird scaring with hawks and bird proofing being two of the most popular treatments.