Attempts to discourage birds from nesting in Brackenridge Park have been tied to a 2017 bond project to restore historic structures there. [from San Antonio Report]
River Authority: Brackenridge Park's poor water quality linked to birds – San Antonio Report
San Antonio River water quality near Joske's Pavilion has suffered in recent years, and river scientists believe the birds could be a reason. [from San Antonio Report]
San Antonio is again shooing migratory birds from Brackenridge Park – San Antonio Report
San Antonio wants to keep migratory birds from nesting in certain parts of Brackenridge Park, as their feces can be dangerous to humans and aquatic life. [from San Antonio Report]
Too much poop: San Antonio shoos federally protected birds from Brackenridge nests – San Antonio Express-News
The city looks to push them to a part of the park where they’ll muck up the waters less. [from San Antonio Express-News]
Injured great blue herons, egrets rescued from Houston-area property after nesting area destroyed, SPCA says – Houston ChronicleSeventy-one juvenile great blue herons and egrets are now in the care of the Houston… [from Houston Chronicle]
Colony of herons and egrets nests in Central West End – ksdk.com
The birds, which can typically be seen along rivers and lakes, have posted up in the Central West End [from ksdk.com]
Herons, Egrets Bring Noise, Mess to Sacramento’s Pocket Neighborhood – FOX40
SACRAMENTO — Many people living in the Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento have been dealing with herons and egrets nesting in the area, which have brought with them plenty of problems. Gary Kn… [from FOX40]
Urban birds: Living with them requires acting responsibly | MinnPost – MinnPost
Living cheek to cheek with bird species means being more careful about how we design our cities and buildings. [from MinnPost]
People can learn to coexist with urban wildlife. Lincoln Park Zoo is showing how. – Chicago Sun-Times
By studying animals in urban habitats, we’re learning not just about them, but also about us, and how our worlds affect one another. The zoo is working with nearly 50 cities across the world to promote coexistence [from Chicago Sun-Times]