Landfills
Many species of Wildlife commonly involved in Airport Strikes or Vehicle Strikes have increased rapidly in the last three decades by adapting to living in Urban Environments including landfills. The wildlife species and their populations typically are attracted to landfill environments depending on several factors including land-use practices. We at Loomacres Wildlife Management strongly encourage landfills to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment to prevent catastrophic events such as bird strikes. In recognition of the increased risk of serious aircraft damage or the loss of human life that can result from a Wildlife Strike. The FAA may require the development of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) when specific triggering events occur on or near an airport.
In addition, landfill operators must deal with several factors when running a site, one of which almost always conflicts with wildlife. Birds are attracted to landfills because they provide an easy food source to exploit, along with an ideal habitat for loafing and nesting. Too often, bird numbers become so great that the site operator must take action to reduce their numbers. There are many great reasons to utilize Integrated Wildlife Management on your landfill to reduce wildlife populations. Reducing the bird population on your landfill will reduce the chance of a bird strike over your property and your liability as a landfill operator. Large congregations of birds lead to vast amounts of bird waste which can harbor harmful bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli, and histoplasmosis. Large congregations of birds, especially gulls, are loud and can cause annoyance. Reducing bird numbers means reduced noise complaints from neighboring businesses and residents. However, loud noises are not the only annoyance issues birds may cause. Many large birds such as gulls, herons, and raptors may cause issues with neighbors because of the trash they pick up on the landfill and drop offsite. Birds can be a vector for trash and possibly disease to surrounding areas. Minimizing bird populations on your landfill will minimize the liability of bird strikes, improve the overall health and appearance of your community, and decrease noise and pollution.
We believe an integrated approach is essential to successfully harass wildlife. As each landfill's situation is unique, methods will vary from landfill to landfill. We can also make recommendations for reducing the attractiveness of your landfill to wildlife, through habitat modification and the installation of dispersal and exclusion devices during a site visit.
Many species of Wildlife commonly involved in Airport Strikes or Vehicle Strikes have increased rapidly in the last three decades by adapting to living in Urban Environments including landfills. The wildlife species and their populations typically are attracted to landfill environments depending on several factors including land-use practices. We at Loomacres Wildlife Management strongly encourage landfills to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment to prevent catastrophic events such as bird strikes. In recognition of the increased risk of serious aircraft damage or the loss of human life that can result from a Wildlife Strike. The FAA may require the development of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) when specific triggering events occur on or near an airport.
In addition, landfill operators must deal with several factors when running a site, one of which almost always conflicts with wildlife. Birds are attracted to landfills because they provide an easy food source to exploit, along with an ideal habitat for loafing and nesting. Too often, bird numbers become so great that the site operator must take action to reduce their numbers. There are many great reasons to utilize Integrated Wildlife Management on your landfill to reduce wildlife populations. Reducing the bird population on your landfill will reduce the chance of a bird strike over your property and your liability as a landfill operator. Large congregations of birds lead to vast amounts of bird waste which can harbor harmful bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli, and histoplasmosis. Large congregations of birds, especially gulls, are loud and can cause annoyance. Reducing bird numbers means reduced noise complaints from neighboring businesses and residents. However, loud noises are not the only annoyance issues birds may cause. Many large birds such as gulls, herons, and raptors may cause issues with neighbors because of the trash they pick up on the landfill and drop offsite. Birds can be a vector for trash and possibly disease to surrounding areas. Minimizing bird populations on your landfill will minimize the liability of bird strikes, improve the overall health and appearance of your community, and decrease noise and pollution.
We believe an integrated approach is essential to successfully harass wildlife. As each landfill's situation is unique, methods will vary from landfill to landfill. We can also make recommendations for reducing the attractiveness of your landfill to wildlife, through habitat modification and the installation of dispersal and exclusion devices during a site visit.
In addition, landfill operators must deal with several factors when running a site, one of which almost always conflicts with wildlife. Birds are attracted to landfills because they provide an easy food source to exploit, along with an ideal habitat for loafing and nesting. Too often, bird numbers become so great that the site operator must take action to reduce their numbers. There are many great reasons to utilize Integrated Wildlife Management on your landfill to reduce wildlife populations. Reducing the bird population on your landfill will reduce the chance of a bird strike over your property and your liability as a landfill operator. Large congregations of birds lead to vast amounts of bird waste which can harbor harmful bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli, and histoplasmosis. Large congregations of birds, especially gulls, are loud and can cause annoyance. Reducing bird numbers means reduced noise complaints from neighboring businesses and residents. However, loud noises are not the only annoyance issues birds may cause. Many large birds such as gulls, herons, and raptors may cause issues with neighbors because of the trash they pick up on the landfill and drop offsite. Birds can be a vector for trash and possibly disease to surrounding areas. Minimizing bird populations on your landfill will minimize the liability of bird strikes, improve the overall health and appearance of your community, and decrease noise and pollution.
We believe an integrated approach is essential to successfully harass wildlife. As each landfill's situation is unique, methods will vary from landfill to landfill. We can also make recommendations for reducing the attractiveness of your landfill to wildlife, through habitat modification and the installation of dispersal and exclusion devices during a site visit.
We believe an integrated approach is essential to successfully harass wildlife. As each landfill's situation is unique, methods will vary from landfill to landfill. We can also make recommendations for reducing the attractiveness of your landfill to wildlife, through habitat modification and the installation of dispersal and exclusion devices during a site visit.
Gulls
Gull Characteristics
Gulls consist of a group 23 species of birds in North America and 44 worldwide. They can generally be identified by their hooked beaks, long tapered wings, robust bodies, and webbed feet. The adults of these species are white with gray and black on wings, back, and head. The different species of this group are further identified by variations in these color patterns. Two of the most common and widespread gull species are the herring gull (Larusargentatus)and ring-billed gull (Larusdelawarensis).
Gull Ecology
Gulls are typically associated with coastal habitats. However, in recent years various gulls species have moved inland and are able to utilize a wide variety habitats and water bodies.
This behavior has allowed the populations of several species, including the herring gull (Larussmithsonianus) and ring-billed gull (Larusdelawarensis) , to increase dramatically. For example, ring-billed gull populations located near the great lakes have increased at a rate of 10% per year since 1930. Read More
Gulls consist of a group 23 species of birds in North America and 44 worldwide. They can generally be identified by their hooked beaks, long tapered wings, robust bodies, and webbed feet. The adults of these species are white with gray and black on wings, back, and head. The different species of this group are further identified by variations in these color patterns. Two of the most common and widespread gull species are the herring gull (Larusargentatus)and ring-billed gull (Larusdelawarensis).
Gull Ecology
Gulls are typically associated with coastal habitats. However, in recent years various gulls species have moved inland and are able to utilize a wide variety habitats and water bodies.
This behavior has allowed the populations of several species, including the herring gull (Larussmithsonianus) and ring-billed gull (Larusdelawarensis) , to increase dramatically. For example, ring-billed gull populations located near the great lakes have increased at a rate of 10% per year since 1930. Read More
Black Bear Management
Natural History
The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is the smallest bear species inhabiting North America. Black bears range from Alaska to Mexico, including 40 states in the United States. Black bears historically ranged throughout out most of the forests of North America. Historic populations of black bears declined from habitat loss and overexploitation. However, black bear populations are currently growing and their range is rapidly expanding. Black bears inhabit various types of habitat, including as hardwood forests, dense swamps, and forested swamps.
Black bears are the only species of bear found in the eastern United States. They range from 100-300 pounds; however, males have been recorded up to 700-800 pounds. Adult black bears range from 2.5-3.0 feet high when on all fours, 5-7 feet tall when standing upright and 4-7 feet in length from the nose to tail. The average life span is 10 years, but may live up to 25 years in the wild. identification feature for black bears is the lack a shoulder hump that grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) have. The black bear also has longer and more pointed ears than the grizzly bear. Read More
The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is the smallest bear species inhabiting North America. Black bears range from Alaska to Mexico, including 40 states in the United States. Black bears historically ranged throughout out most of the forests of North America. Historic populations of black bears declined from habitat loss and overexploitation. However, black bear populations are currently growing and their range is rapidly expanding. Black bears inhabit various types of habitat, including as hardwood forests, dense swamps, and forested swamps.
Black bears are the only species of bear found in the eastern United States. They range from 100-300 pounds; however, males have been recorded up to 700-800 pounds. Adult black bears range from 2.5-3.0 feet high when on all fours, 5-7 feet tall when standing upright and 4-7 feet in length from the nose to tail. The average life span is 10 years, but may live up to 25 years in the wild. identification feature for black bears is the lack a shoulder hump that grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) have. The black bear also has longer and more pointed ears than the grizzly bear. Read More