Birds

We can handle the three nonnative birds; the house sparrow, European starling and pigeon. These birds are not are not protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

This law was made in 1918 in agreement with U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Mexico, Japan, and Russia. This law applies to ALL migratory birds- ducks, geese, gulls, shorebirds, songbirds, wading birds, and birds of prey.. including their feathers, nests and eggs. 

No person may pursue, take, possess, or transport a migratory bird without an appropriate federal permit. 

A 50 CFT Depredation Permit must be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by the landowner before any control efforts on migratory birds are undertaken. This permit must also be countersigned by the R.I. DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife. 

Game birds that do not migrate are also not covered under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This includes; wild turkey, grouse, pheasant, and quail. These species are protected by state regulations, though, and need special authorization from DFW.

We do not need a Federal permit to control yellow-headed, red-winged, rusty, and Brewer's blackbirds, cowbirds, all grackles, crows and magpies when deemed a nuisance. Although, it is best to check with USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services prior to engagement. 

Yes, or technicians are educated and trained in the control of geese. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act the control of Canadian geese and require a permit from DFW. 

Here at That's Wild! our technicians are individually trained to handle your bird problems. We can offer habitat modifications, exclusions, frightening devices, repellents, toxicants, shooting, and trapping.