When woodpeckers come calling, here's how to answer

By Gene Austin
Macclatchy Newspapers

"Woodpeckers are attracted to houses, and especially wood-sided houses, for several reasons. They hunt for insects in the wood, bang or metal or wood surfaces in a ritual called drumming...
One preventive measure that sometimes works is to hand strips of aluminum foil or reflective tape over the area that interests the birds.
There are many other approaches and special bird deterrents that you might consider..." Read more

Galt High plans to use sound to ward off troublesome gulls

By Amanda Dyer

News-Sentinel Staff Writter

"Although most of the birds have moved on for the season, school officials hope to prevent the problem next year by taking a number of steps to discourage the gulls from returning, including installing a gull-deterring sound maker..."

Saramago said that the district ordered the device last week and it will be installed as soon as it arrives. Read more.

Racecourse resorts to bad calls to get the gulls out

A long-range, solar-powered, all weather speaker system will broadcast a variety of bird calls to disperse unwanted birdlife.

... "We've had problems with seagulls on and off for 20 years" . Sandown racecourse manager said. Read more