City officials said they're unsure where the birds will go once chased away. Wildlife advocates said they'll likely end up in neighborhoods. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX Texas environment EnvironmentalJustice wildlife
earlier this year to disrupt and move birds, officials said. Those include tearing down nests, clearing underbrush and harassing the animals with board clappers, balloons, explosive charges and distress calls.The city cites health risks from large accumulation of feces as its reason for chasing off the birds. Officials also argue that the flight paths of the migratory birds at Elmendorf Lake Park are a hazard for aircraft.
"Birds may end up going wherever they go. It is impossible to know," said Grant Ellis, natural resources manager for San Antonio Parks and Recreation told thewhen asked where the city wants the egrets to settle."We are focusing our efforts on deterring the establishments of rookeries in those locations.”
“Put a panel of scientists, biologists, ecologists and birders together to plan a place for the migratory birds to nest," Garlock said."[Texas Parks and Wildlife] has stated the park is large enough for the birds and humans. These birds have only moved because of loss of habitat caused by the City of San Antonio Parks' and the [U.S. Department of Agriculture's] assault.”
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