In the last two weeks we have had a number of complaints about the shot gun noises in the area.
They are actually from an automatic bird scaring machine which mimics a shot gun sound to scare birds off crops. Unfortunately its been going off from very early in the morning, causing problems for a lot of people.
We have been in lengthy discussions with the council who have managed to get an agreement now with the landowner. The following has been agreed:
- To remove the remaining bird scarer by this Saturday 16th March.
- To reassess any further use required should his crop be attacked by pigeons following the bird scarer removal.
- If bird scarers are to be used again to follow the codes of practice issued by the NFU. This will include consideration of the position and use of baffles (straw bales) to help concentrate the sound onto the fields.
We are hopeful that after Saturday they will not be needed again and if they are the noise will be concerntrated so that it doesn’t impact on residents.
We will of course monitor this.