LaMarche said complaints about seagulls began to escalate in Escanaba about two years ago when the lake level was rising in , causing a loss of shoreline for nesting habitat. As a result, seagulls started nesting on flat rooftops such as the former Staples building, he said. Since then, the seagull population has increased considerably and their nesting areas are spreading to other parts of the city, including downtown, he added.
In an effort to address the complaints, LaMarche said in he gathered information from business owners about the seagulls and applied for a depredation permit from the U. Fish and Wildlife Service. This article was published by Michigan State University Extension. This resilient species can also be found in parking lots, landfills and even farm fields. The dark band on their bill, along with their yellow legs and smaller size is the best way to identify them. Herring Gull Larus argentatus : A much larger bodied gull, these birds tend to stand out in a mixed group of gulls.
While lacking the black-ring around the beak, they do have a telltale red spot on the lower section of their bill. These larger heartier gulls tend to be more common in the winter months.
Look for them over the open water of large inland lakes and the Great Lakes. Great black-backed Gull Larus marinus : This is the largest species of gull in the entire world! While they scavenge some of their food they will also steal food from other birds and mammals and will even actively hunt other gulls.
Relatively rare in Michigan, this species is most common in the winter months, however there are records of pairs nesting in the Great Lakes. The large size, massive bill and dark back and wing feathers help this gull stick out in a crowd. Glaucous Gull: This large pale gull is sometimes referred to as the ghost of winter. Look for the all white wingtips of these birds which can be found November-April along shorelines and at landfills. Seagulls are medium-sized social birds that range in color from completely stark white to black.
Most gulls are ground-nesting carnivores which can take live food or scavenge opportunistically. Depending on the situation, there are a number of different methods and tools available to effectively fix the problem. Bird droppings are a problem. Not only is bird fecal matter a disgusting visually, but it can be extremely dangerous to human health. Some of the diseases associated with bird fecal matter include Histoplasmosis, Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis.
Birds and their nesting materials can also be home to bird mites, which will often search for a new, human host once the birds have left the nest.
Bird mites cannot feed on humans, but most people become weary of being bit and may be interested in calling a professional pest control company for treatment.
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