Bird nuisance

Many people like urban wildlife and enjoy feeding birds. However, this can cause problems, especially if it leads to overfeeding. 

Careless or excessive bird feeding can:  

• Cause noise and fouling problems for neighbours if larger birds such as crows, pigeons and gulls are attracted to the area
• Attract mice, rats and other pests 
• Put off the smaller birds from feeding

How to avoid excessive feeding

• Use a feeder and position it so rats, mice and larger birds cannot reach it
• Use a catch tray on your bird feeder so food does not fall onto the ground where rats and mice can get it
• Do not put too much food on bird tables 
• Do not put unwanted food waste in your garden as birds are unlikely to eat it, but rats and mice will

If your neighbour is a tenant, such behaviour, especially on communal grounds, may be covered by tenancy rules. You should contact you housing officer or landlord.  

Report a bird nuisance at another property

Report a seagull nuisance in the City Centre