Litter and Wildlife Countless birds are injured or killed in Oregon every year because of thoughtless people who litter. Discarded plastic six-pack holders, fishing hooks and fishing line are all potentially lethal to wildlife. Plastic six-pack holders can get wrapped around the necks of birds. Other forms of plastic litter are sometimes ingested and can cause impaction and death. Discarded fishing equipment, too, can be a fatal form of litter.
Hooks can cause serious injuries to the eyes and beaks of birds.
Fishing line can get tangled around the birds' limbs and cut off circulation. To ensure that you aren't responsible for these types of injuries, please pack your trash and dispose of it properly. It is a big help to wildlife if you also pack out the litter of other thoughtless people. Bats You can find more detailed information at the Bat Conservation International . Bats can be helpful in your neighborhood because they consume a lot of insects and usually do not pose a health threat to humans.