Pigeons Crowd Under Heat Lamps At ‘L’ Stops (With Video)
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Article Shared From: CBS Local Chicago
Pigeons have been crowding under the heat lamps at CTA ‘L’ platforms. (Credit: Steve Miller/WBBM Newsradio/CBS)
Posted: January 26, 2012 5:57 AM
CHICAGO (CBS) — Commuters are calling it everything from cute to disgusting – dozens of pigeons warming themselves under the heating lamps at Loop ‘L’ stops.
As WBBM Newsradio’s Steve Miller reports, at some stops, the pigeons have crowded into the heat lamp stalls on the platforms to the point where there is no place left to stand.
“It’s like we’re being supplanted by the pigeons,” one woman said.
Most people politely let the pigeons have the space. Of course, that may have something to do with all the pigeon poop on the platform under the heaters.
“It’s kind of funny,” the commuter said. “But it’s also so dirty that people don’t even dare, trying to make their own way and get some space for themselves.”
The commuter was giving the pigeons a wide berth.
“I think it’s cute and disgusting at the same time.”
The Chicago Transit Authority says it has only gotten two complaints about pigeons this winter.
Meredith @ January 26, 2012
Obstruction Lights 101 – Use Bird Spikes to Prevent Birds From Landing
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Article Shared From: Wind Power Engineering and Development Magazine
Written By: Kathleen Zipp 1/24/12
Flashing warning lights on turbine nacelles are mostly for the benefit of aircraft flying at night. The lights have progressed from incandescent to LEDbased units. The features of several recent lights show advanced systems.
The L450-864-G from TWR Lighting is one type of obstruction light for wind turbines.
One model of obstruction light comes in a one-piece mount. An internal enclosure houses the flash circuitry and GPS synchronization circuitry, so it can synch up with other lights of the same model in the vicinity. A bird spike on the dome discourages its use as a resting pad. The light’s beam projects 360° with a 3° divergence at 50% peak vertical. The 33-lb light comes with a regulated power supply with over-voltage protection, and contacts for monitoring and alarms. An internal photocell eliminates need for an external one, and it runs on 100 to 240 Vac.
Another light features a compact flash head to reduce wind load on fixed obstructions such as wind turbines, towers, and bridges. Operating at just 20W, the series of lights is said to offer the lowest power consumption of any L-864 product (FAA designation for a flashing red obstruction light, 20 to 40 flashes per minute) to help save energy and reduce operating costs. With less than an 8.5-in. height, the shock and vibration-resistant lights offer a low profile to reduce the impact of wind shear on the mounting structure, making it well-suited for high-altitude applications and improved performance in inclement weather.
Read the complete article from Windpower Engineering and Development Magazine HERE
Meredith @ January 24, 2012
Bird Control: Handling Pest Bird Problems at Your Facility
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A proactive approach can save time & money
Article written by: Meredith Walako / Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
Published in: American School and Hospital Facility
November/ December Issue 2011
You have birds. Whether its pigeons roosting on window sills or gulls nesting near rooftop A.C. units, you know the are creating a problem that must be addressed.
Where Do You Start?
Many facilities pay for landscaping, window washing and other general services to help maintain the appearance and functionality of a building. But what about bird control? The first step is acknowledging the potential hazards birds and bird droppings can create.
Bruce Donoho, Owner of Bird•B•Gone, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of bird control products, says birds can cause considerable problems for buildings. “The build up of bird droppings and nesting materials can pose a health risk for building tenants, especially if found near ventilation systems. Bird droppings carry disease and those most susceptible are people with compromised immune systems which include the young, elderly, and those with chronic illness. Bird droppings can also corrode building materials and machinery, ruin stored product and cost a business thousands of dollars every year for clean-up.”
More on page 926
Meredith @ January 23, 2012
Bird-B-Gone to offer Bird Control Training Course at the upcoming Wildlife Expo in Atlanta, GA
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Don’t miss out on the first annual Wildlife Expo put on by NPMA and NWCOA this February.
Senior Bird-B-Gone trainer Rich Martin will be giving an all day Authorized Installer Training Course on the basics of bird control, Wednesday February 8th, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Sign up HERE
Become a Bird-B-Gone Authorized Installer and receive 8 NWCOA CEUs
The all day course will train PCO’s and Wildlife Technicians on everything from marketing bird control as a service, to site evaluation, choosing the correct product, installation, quoting and bidding bird jobs and more! Whether you are new to Bird Control, or need a refresher course, this is the class for you!
This invaluable course will leave attendees confident they can expand their business by offering bird control services in 2012.
Meredith @ January 18, 2012