In the spring the brightly colored male sings to attract a mate and to announce to other male birds of the same species the location of his territorial space. After the pair builds a nest, the male continues to defend the territory while the female hatches eggs. This factor cannot be controlled because space is determined by the area of a yard or farmstead. Food, water and shelter are elements that can be manipulated to manage birds in the yard or other urban setting. All are essential, yet not all bird problems can be eliminated by taking away just one element.
Variety is a key word in wildlife management.
It is often necessary to use a variety of excluding and repelling methods simultaneously to control nuisance birds. Food sources for birds include seeds, fruits, berries and insects. To reduce the number of problem birds, eliminate or control their access to food. Strategies for controlling problem birds around homes are often different from those needed around farmsteads. This text was extracted from the publication, L856.