Problem Birds
What's the quickest, easiest way to eliminate problem birds? The "quick
fix" solutions that first come to mind are: Shoot them. Trap them.
Poison them.

Wrong.

All wild birds (except pigeons, English sparrows and starlings) are
protected by federal and state laws. You may not trap, kill or possess
protected species without federal and state permits.

The first step in solving your wild bird problem is to identify the bird
and what's attracting it. Your goal is to remove what attracts the bird,
or build a barrier between the bird and what it finds so attractive.

Call your US Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office, your state
wildlife officer and (US Department of Agriculture) county Cooperative
Extension agent for advice.

Before you take any action, consider these questions:

* What do the experts recommend?

* Could it hurt people, pets and other wildlife?

* Will it reduce or eliminate the damage?

* Is it worth the cost?

Most bird problems do not have a simple solution. What eliminates a bird
problem in one case may fail in similar situations. You may find a
solution that seems effective, but don't be surprised if it works only
for a short time. The secret to solving bird problems is to use several
tactics and to vary them so birds don't become complacent.