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reasonsforhope · 1 year ago

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Humans are so cute. They think they can outsmart birds. They place nasty metal spikes on rooftops and ledges to prevent birds from nesting there.

It’s a classic human trick known in urban design as “evil architecture”: designing a place in a way that’s meant to deter others. Think of the city benches you see segmented by bars to stop homeless people sleeping there.

But birds are genius rebels. Not only are they undeterred by evil architecture, they actually use it to their advantage, according to a new Dutch study published in the journal Deinsea.

Crows and magpies, it turns out, are learning to rip strips of anti-bird spikes off of buildings and use them to build their nests. It’s an incredible addition to the growing body of evidence about the intelligence of birds, so wrongly maligned as stupid that “bird-brained” is still commonly used as an insult...

Magpies also use anti-bird spikes for their nests. In 2021, a hospital patient in Antwerp, Belgium, looked out the window and noticed a huge magpie’s nest in a tree in the courtyard. Biologist Auke-Florian Hiemstra of Leiden-based Naturalis Biodiversity Center, one of the study’s authors, went to collect the nest and found that it was made out of 50 meters of anti-bird strips, containing no fewer than 1,500 metal spikes.

Hiemstra describes the magpie nest as “an impregnable fortress.��

Pictured: A huge magpie nest made out of 1,500 metal spikes.

Magpies are known to build roofs over their nests to prevent other birds from stealing their eggs and young. Usually, they scrounge around in nature for thorny plants or spiky branches to form the roof. But city birds don’t need to search for the perfect branch — they can just use the anti-bird spikes that humans have so kindly put at their disposal.

“The magpies appear to be using the pins exactly the same way we do: to keep other birds away from their nest,” Hiemstra said.

Another urban magpie nest, this one from Scotland, really shows off the roof-building tactic:

Pictured: A nest from Scotland shows how urban magpies are using anti-bird spikes to construct a roof meant to protect their young and eggs from predators.

Birds had already been spotted using upward-pointing anti-bird spikes as foundations for nests. In 2016, the so-called Parkdale Pigeon became Twitter-famous for refusing to give up when humans removed her first nest and installed spikes on her chosen nesting site, the top of an LCD monitor on a subway platform in Melbourne. The avian architect rebelled and built an even better home there, using the spikes as a foundation to hold her nest more securely in place.

...Hiemstra’s study is the first to show that birds, adapting to city life, are learning to seek out and use our anti-bird spikes as their nesting material. Pretty badass, right?

The genius of birds — and other animals we underestimate

It’s a well-established fact that many bird species are highly intelligent. Members of the corvid family, which includes crows and magpies, are especially renowned for their smarts. Crows can solve complex puzzles, while magpies can pass the “mirror test” — the classic test that scientists use to determine if a species is self-aware.

Studies show that some birds have evolved cognitive skills similar to our own: They have amazing memories, remembering for months the thousands of different hiding places where they’ve stashed seeds, and they use their own experiences to predict the behavior of other birds, suggesting they’ve got some theory of mind.

And, as author Jennifer Ackerman details in The Genius of Birds, birds are brilliant at using tools. Black palm cockatoos use twigs as drumsticks, tapping out a beat on a tree trunk to get a female’s attention. Jays use sticks as spears to attack other birds...

Birds have also been known to use human tools to their advantage. When carrion crows want to crack a walnut, for example, they position the nut on a busy road, wait for a passing car to crush the shell, then swoop down to collect the nut and eat it. This behavior has been recorded several times in Japanese crows.

But what’s unique about Hiemstra’s study is that it shows birds using human tools, specifically designed to thwart birds’ plans, in order to thwart our plans instead. We humans try to keep birds away with spikes, and the birds — ingenious rebels that they are — retort: Thanks, humans!

-via Vox, July 26, 2023

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deadcactuswalking · 7 months ago

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REVIEWING THE CHARTS: 01/06/2024 (Central Cee & Lil Baby, Bring Me the Horizon's POST HUMAN: NEX GEN, Zach Bryan)

Sabrina Carpenter’s still dominant on the UK Singles Chart as “Espresso” spends a fifth week at the top - welcome back to REVIEWING THE CHARTS!

content warning: language, discussions of death, trauma, drug addiction

Rundown

As always, we start with our notable dropouts, songs exiting the UK Top 75 - which is what I cover - after five weeks in the region or a peak in the top 40. This week, we bid adios to Eurovision tracks like “Europapa” by Joost and “The Code” by Nemo, as well as “Family Matters” by Drake (telling that these three couldn’t make five weeks), “Outside of Love” by Becky Hill, “Jump” by Tyla, Gunna and Skilibeng, “Home” by Good Neighbours (Good riddance) and finally, “Back to Black” by the late Amy Winehouse.

We see one big return with Katy Perry’s catalogue streams rising thanks to some American Idol news or something - I don’t care, I imagine the catalogue sales for her biggest records are high enough anyway. This does mean “Teenage Dream” - the title track - is back at #72. It peaked and debuted at #2 for two weeks in 2010, being blocked by Olly Murs’ “Please Don’t Let Me Go” and Alexandra Burke’s “Start Without You” respectively, though I think we can agree which one of these three have actually managed to pass the test of time. To be thorough, the Glee cover peaked at #36 the next year. As for our gains, we have a small but notable batch of boosts for “Never Lose Me” by Flo Milli at #61, “Right Here” by Becky Hill at #60, “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat at #55, “Miles on It” by Kane Brown and Marshmello at #47, “The Man Who Can’t be Moved” by The Script at #38, “The Door” by Teddy Swims at #35 and finally, all the way up in the top 10 for the first time, Myles Smith with “Stargazing” at #9.

The UK Singles Chart’s top five this week consists of Billie Eilish’s “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” spiking off of the debut up to #5, whilst Central Cee and Lil Baby debut right at #4 with their new track “BAND4BAND”. Following them up is the top three staying the same as last week’s: Shaboozey at #3 with “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, Eilish again with “LUNCH” at #2 and of course, “Espresso” at #1. Now for what ended up debuting in the lower realms of the chart this week.

New Entries

#73 - “Fall Back” - Lithe

Produced by Lithe

Do I pronounce this “life” or “live”? It doesn’t matter, this is a blog. However you pronounce it, Lithe is from Melbourne and this is his viral breakout hit for an otherwise underground artist who seems to have produced and released this all by himself. This may explain why it’s garbage. Lithe strikes me as the kind of person who would make for a great additional vocalist on a maximalist project by, say, a Travis Scott type, because his vocals, which are very Travis as well, lure you into a mumbling Auto-Tuned atmosphere very effortlessly due to the layering of murmured ad-libs. The problem here is the utter shit production, consisting of rote trap presets in such a static and typical pattern that it almost stands out how frozen and dull trap beats can be because of one weird snare choice that sounds way too loud and mechanical. I know this is very nit-picky but there’s so little to this song, which relies entirely on Lithe for its melodic element considering the blank grey synths that practically could be completely absent under the looming trap dirge. Don’t ask about the lyrics, it’s bottom-of-the-barrel flexing, but at least this song is very uniquely terrible. It uses basic trap tropes, for sure, but Lithe is taking his own approach to things and creates a bad song that is bad in ways more established artists probably couldn’t pull off. That’s a compliment, genuinely.

#66 - “The Craving” - Twenty One Pilots

Produced by Tyler Joseph and Paul Meany

I think it’s somewhat telling that Bring Me the Horizon nabbed three debuts this week, but the usually more accessible Twenty One Pilots, with a higher-peaking album at #2, could only snatch one at #66. I usually care at least a little to check out these guys’ records but the lore aspect has always somewhat bothered me in that I know without fully emerging into it, I’ll never get the full intended effect and relationship with the music that they intend. This week’s effort, Clancy, was one I just straight-up didn’t bother listening to, especially on the grounds of not liking those singles at all. I was thinking that hopefully this could give me some reason to check it out, and, well, there is something to this one.

“The Craving” is available in two versions, with the version on the album being subtitled “(Jenna’s Version)”, referring to his wife Jenna and… yeah, the stripped-back, ukulele rendition on the record is pretty devastating. Starting with a static that obscures Jenna’s voice lamenting the fact their relationship may be deteroriating or stalling out as she grows older, the song is a ballad expressing Tyler’s inability to communicate and express the simple gestures that he loves her. It’s a pretty simple song compositionally but that makes complete sense as it feels like a song he can only sing improvisationally in her presence, but not with her listening. This may be a stretch, but I’m imagining “(Jenna’s version)” refers here not to dedicating the song and playing it to her but her being the muse for this version, which sounds like it could have been written very quickly in a night where he can’t fall asleep thinking about the subject matter whilst she’s fast asleep. The song explains that he can’t communicate this to her, and the visual it gives is Tyler playing the song quietly to himself as to not wake her up but knowing fully that he won’t be able to sleep for the rest of the night without it being expressed. The final chorus ends with an utmost declaration of his dedication to the marriage, complete with a voice crack, but that outro simply writes it off: once she’s awake, the promises mean nothing, and he can’t bring himself to all he promised: the simple act of reminding her that she’s loved. I will be 100% honest: this song kind of fucking broke me, and the imagery surrounding those choruses being one of waiting until demise, wherein the “she” who looks for Tyler as he lays down and tries to sleep could be both Jenna and God, made this a very affecting listen for me, or rather, several listens. I never know exactly what to expect from TOP, but I didn’t expect to be crying.

The single remix, co-produced with Spencer Stewart, is much lighter and breezier with its folk-pop production that’s reverbed to Hell and back and covers some of Tyler’s vocal faults with harmonies and whistling that makes it a bit too saccharine for my taste. I still think it’s a brilliant song but as a performance and production, not so much, and this puts me in a weird position because as far as OCC is concerned, these are both the charting song, I just happen to prefer the very slightly less streamed acoustic version a lot more. Personally, I think adding drums to “The Craving” may be an inspired touch because it takes that fear of death and adds a frolicking carpe diem feel to it but it also touches my soul a bit less by detaching Tyler further from reality: the problem isn’t that he’s separated from his wife, it’s nearly the opposite, with her continued presence acting as both why the song exists and why the emotion is so palpable. Regardless, if more of the album is this personal and honest, less lore-focused as the lead single really scared me off with, maybe I’ll find more to like on it because this acoustic version is genuinely shattering, might be their best song ever.

#57 - “LiMOusIne” - Bring Me the Horizon featuring AURORA

Produced by Zakk Cervini, Oli Sykes and Dan Lancaster

Another week, another album debuting three songs that I haven’t heard. I’ll be fair and say I probably should have listened to Billie’s record before the chart week, and I have since heard and greatly enjoyed her album, but for this one, can you blame me? Firstly, look at the way the tracks are stylised, secondly: whilst I did like the first edition of this POST HUMAN series from 2020, the incessant delay and consistent flow of really mediocre singles that leads to an album that seems a bit bloated compared to the last one’s conciseness because I guess all of them needed to be included. Thirdly, they lost their keyboardist Jordan Fish, also a major songwriting contributor to the band, who now has just a few more lyrical credits on this record than BloodPop, I’m genuinely quite weary that this’ll be another disappointing mess from Bring Me the Horizon. Regardless, I’ll give them this: they always experiment, and these three next songs are going to be interesting and weird, at least in comparison to what usually charts, so it’s good we have them all lined up consecutively. BMTH’s latest, POST HUMAN: NEX GEN, debuted at #5 on the albums chart and naturally, we have three debuts as that’s all OCC’ll allow.

The first to chart, “Limousine” (I’m not doing this, guys) features Norwegian singer AURORA, who had some viral success with “Runaway” a few years back, a song I never really liked and I honestly haven’t heard much else, so maybe I’m missing something by not checking her out - I’m definitely going to be missing something with these songs given the added context of understanding the album’s theme and narrative is pretty important for what seems like a loose concept album, though BMTH records can be so eclectic that it flies out of the window. See amo for a clear demonstration. This particular track takes us into the easy and quick blast frontman Oli Sykes gets from doing hard drugs and the power, authority he feels when he’s off them, hence the “Limousine” - it’s a luxury car you’re in the back of, drugged and being driven around, but you still feel in control. It does this through grinding metal riffs and some of the most strained vocals I’ve heard from Sykes, not in the sense that he hits any insane notes or belts but more so because he stretches out these melodies beyond their need, especially in the pre-chorus, with pitch correction not doing that great of a job to cover it. That sounds like an insult, but it’s really not: when he’s refuting the need for closure and the chorus starts with a stuttered glitching of the song’s last section out of existence, his slow luxury chauffer ride to death feels particularly potent and fittingly gruelling. There’s a seductive and sinister nature to some of the lyrics, AURORA kind of blends into the background which is perfect for this as Sykes’ streams drowning out the clearer, beautiful voice of reason is thematically perfect, that bridge with the keyboards is genuinely moving before everything crashes into shit in the screeching breakdown. That breakdown, however, demonstrates the one time this song succeeds in the mixing department for me, as there’s a muddiness to everything here and an unnecessary vocal focus that seems to push the heavier and cathartic elements back, which does not serve a track like this very well, when the progression into chaos should come from something that is genuinely unnerving and inescapable. A more immersive mix could have done wonders to what is structurally a very sound track that has great performances.

#50 - “YOUtopia” - Bring Me the Horizon

Produced by Zakk Cervini, Oli Sykes, Dan Lancaster and Lee Malia

We can actually split this episode quite nicely into the two songs below the Horizon, the two songs above them, and the Horizon itself. It works out quite nicely too because according to Sykes, “Youtopia” acts as a counterpart to “Limousine”, and I can definitely tell that from the lyrics, wherein Sykes begs for the ability to give his partner the best version of himself, a “youtopia” so to speak. He desperately wants to connect himself and his partner to that utopian setting, but can’t bring himself to do the self-improvement that would enable that kind of perfect relationship, one that you can kind of tell from the imagery either doesn’t exist or has been buried so far deep into obscurity by the constant perpetuance of negativity in everyday life. To be completely honest, I was worried that Bring Me the Horizon’s lyrics would turn as basic as some of the structural songwriting had been on the singles so I’m glad I can still both get a lot out of analysis and resonate pretty heavily with their notions, it’s the most frustrating feeling wanting to be something that no-one but your own insecurity expects you to live up to, so it just seems fruitless to achieve.

As for how it sounds, well, that basic songwriting is there for sure, but oh, my God, this is an insanely nostalgic sound for me. That late-2000s early-2010s Kerrang! TV post-hardcore sound combining fuzzy electronics with the lackadaisical guitars of 2000s emo-pop and often Auto-Tuned vocals - both the clean and unclean vocals, sometimes - as well as just killer hooks and chasm-esque mixing that makes the drums go so hard once they pound into full relentless chorus mode. Of course, BMTH take it into further electronicore territory with the sampled-sounding female vocals, tiny little vocalised riff in the first verse that’s an adorable touch, the birdsong passages of ambiance that mesh so well with the cleaner guitar build, and the hip hop drums in the second verse that actually go for a 2000s R&B groove instead of the typical trap skitter, which I commend them for doing - trap metal feels way too easy and wouldn’t have fit a longing song like this. The harmonies from Sykes and the filtered Dan Lancaster in the bridge are excellent, and whilst the guitar solo is in what I like to call Weezer-meter (very obviously and shamelessly just repeating the chorus lead melody), it’s oddly brief and inessential to the song, as the final post-chorus kind of takes its place with the string swell and incredible drumming from Matt Nicholls that winds down in an industrial squirt for the outro. Apart from once again some mixing that acts as a disservice - when there’s this much going on, I understand the difficulty in making it sound that dynamic, and thematically, sometimes it just wouldn’t make sense to - this is pretty much something I’d inject to my veins any day. I know I say this every time BMTH show up because they’re the country’s biggest left-field rock act currently, but something like this charting in the top 50 in 2024 never fails to put at least a smile on my face.

#41 - “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd” - Bring Me the Horizon

Produced by Zakk Cervini, Oli Sykes and Dan Lancaster

This final song is titled like a WatchMojo video, and is a very clear single - the lyrics and songwriting are pretty basic woes, wound up in generic metaphors that Sykes and the lads have sung before. It’s got a pessimistic chorus and a vaguely motivational bridge, and so many lyrics that vaguely allude to prior singles that I can’t tell if these are purposeful references or they’re just that far into their careers that their attempt at being an “average” BMTH track is an amalgamation of all of their other obvious singles. Those lyrical allusions definitely make it a bit more obvious and distracting that this is the case, but musically, it’s in similar territory. They have a brief, cutesy electronic intro, this time slightly hyperpop-esque, before crashing into a catchy alt-metal riff and, yeah, it’s just obvious that this is pulling the tricks of their own trade in a very typical way. Sykes performs incredibly well as he pretty much always does, you can’t take away his passion, but the screaming and sound effects may be a bit much in that second verse. They even have a stop-and-start rhythm built into the chorus melody which feels very Bring Me the Horizon to do: stopping and starting is basically their motif and songwriting approach if we boil it down to borderline offensive essentials. They have an aggressive breakdown with rapid drumming and video game samples, a trap drum pattern in the final pre-chorus, a stuttered vocal, it’s all very by-the-numbers and that’s fine. We can’t all be zingers, sometimes we need to write something accessible and given the album is assumingly a mess (all BMTH albums kind of are, it’s by nature), something like this could be particularly refreshing within its context, and they did care enough to place an atmospheric ambient outro that may contextualise it even further. This is a perfectly cromulent Bring Me the Horizon song, but a bit underwhelming to end on here.

#31 - “Pink Skies” - Zach Bryan

Produced by Zach Bryan

Country star Zach Bryan is back, presumably, he’s got a 30-song album on the way and this is his lead single. As always with Mr. Bryan, it feels wise to discuss the lyrics here in some detail, as this paints a vivid picture of the life that a mother has left for her children at the time of her funeral. The kids who came from that small town are back there to celebrate their late mother’s life, and reflecting on those lessons they learned from the mundane outskirts: appreciating the “pink skies” as a sign of youthful vitality and peace and cleaning the old house as if it were never populated (which feels stereotypical but is very much true for how parents can behave), though with the caveat that those memories remain physically as what appear to be faults in the house but are unavoidable reminders of the life lived within it. The second verse and especially the chorus sing a pretty funny ode: she’d be proud of where her kids are but would still lightheartedly mock them as “yuppies”, and he even has the snark to comment that God probably heard her coming, which I assume she means that she never shut up. For a parent, that’s a great thing to have the ability to do, and it’s reassuring to think that in the afterlife, she still cares too much about her kids’ well-being. This hits particularly close to home for me, and the fact that this song makes great use of my favourite instrument, the harmonica, does not exactly help this from not being a bit of a personal tearjerker for me. Bryan’s smoky drawl comes with his typical homegrown organic instrumentation - though with a higher focus both lyrically and instrumentally on choppier rhythm which I find interesting - and the light female vocals panned into the left channel. Sonically, you could argue it’s a bit safe or easy for Bryan to come out with something that sounds like this, but think of the content: why shouldn’t he be back at home, and invite you into that warm, comforting place as openly as his mother would have? This guy already put out some of my favourite songs of last year, some of the art that emotionally resonated with me the most from that year, and it doesn’t seem like he’s stopping this year either. I adore this.

#4 - “BAND4BAND” - Central Cee and Lil Baby

Produced by Ghana Beats, Geenero and Aasis Beats

This is just such a neat week. We begin near the very bottom with pop-trap from the Anglosphere outside of the US and book-end it near the very top with a UK rapper, whilst sandwiched in the middle are rock and alternative acts, two of which are personal ballads by slightly more mainstream and lighter in sound, closer to more accessible genres they emerged from before developing their sound, and both on either side of three Bring Me the Horizon tracks from the same album. Thiss week just makes sense systematically, damn it, and I love to see it. Also, Central Cee and Lil Baby, I guess, the song’s fine. It’s a bit undercooked because - I repeat, Central Cee and Lil Baby - but the basic rising synth loop, even if very obviously just a basic and lazy implementation of a loop, has enough tension to make way for the heavy-hitting drill rhythm, which is a lot cleaner than some other drill tracks, but also uses much louder, mechanical hats - again, something it has in common with Lithe, and the grey cover arts are just furthering it all - that give an industrial and intense feel to this beat. As for our rappers, this is much more typical: Cench’s complaining about people not being real Muslims, talking about his Lambos, using rhyme schemes that prominently implement acronyms, being distracted by big booties and most importantly, going “Alllright”. It’s almost like “Top 10 Statues that Cried Blood” because Cench feels like an amalgamation of himself on here, though this isn’t a bad thing, he still has more energy than many other rappers and it was cute for him to exchange bars with Lil Baby. Lil Baby then continues to take the song over entirely, as the beat switches up slightly with that crawling trap skitter and Baby goes for his typical frog-throat, running-off-on-the-beat flow that goes insanely hard, bizarrely, without drums, as it builds into a very well-done beat drop. He’s similarly being an amalgamation of himself and his running themes, but there’s some cold wordplay with the birthday lyric and there’s always been something compelling about his relentless approach to just going on and on regardless of what the beat actually asks of him. Overall, I know I’ve sounded nit-picky but this is good, probably great even when taking it outside of the larger context and just treating it as a banger reaching across the Atlantic. There’s a real intensity and hunger to this that there hasn’t been for either in these guys in a while, and it’s refreshing to know that those efforts paid off for a very high and very deserved top five debut.

Conclusion

Considering this is a week mostly consisting of rock acts, it makes complete sense that it’s one of the best weeks for me. Hey, I listen to everything, but some genres will hit closer to home than others. As for the Best of the Week, it is genuinely an incredibly difficult decision, but unsurprisingly, Zach Bryan takes it for “Pink Skies” and the only reason that happened is because of the second single edit of “The Craving” by Twenty One Pilots that I do not care for, because Jenna’s version would run away with Best of the Week, it’s heartbreaking from the first vocal sample of Jenna herself to that final line. Unfortunately, due to the double billing, it’ll have to take Honourable Mention, and on any other week, I would easily be giving all of this praise to a song like “YOUtopia”, which I still love, or Hell, even “BAND4BAND”. Lithe takes Worst of the Week for “Fall Back”, obviously, and I hope the next batch of songs is either just as good as this one or gives me a lot less to talk about because sheesh, this is one of our shorter weeks and I’m still maxxing this word count out. For now, thank you for reading, rest in peace to Charlie Colin, and I’ll see you next week!

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specificpestcontorl1 · 3 months ago

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Sparrow control should not be waited until when it becomes out of hand, if you are experiencing Sparrow Control in Melbourne. Sparrow control can be done by hiring the services of Elite Choice Pest Control for a professional service. We are here at your disposal and eager to provide you the high quality service you need to get your home back, free from pests and mess. Call Us Now : +61 452 322 003

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firstcare2 · 6 months ago

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For effective bird control in Melbourne, Firstcare Pest Control is the trusted name you can rely on. We specialize in humane and efficient Melbourne bird control solutions that protect your property from the damage and health risks associated with pest birds. Whether you’re dealing with pigeons, seagulls, or other nuisance birds, our team has the expertise to manage and mitigate these issues.

Why Choose Firstcare Pest Control?

Firstcare Pest Control is dedicated to providing comprehensive bird control services tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our methods are safe, environmentally friendly, and designed to deliver long-lasting results.

Key Services:

Bird Proofing: We offer a range of bird proofing solutions, including netting, spikes, and wires, to prevent birds from roosting and nesting on your property.

Bird Trapping and Removal: Our humane trapping and removal services ensure that birds are relocated safely and do not return to your premises.

Bird Deterrents: We install various deterrents, such as optical gels and sonic devices, to discourage birds from settling in unwanted areas.

Cleaning and Decontamination: We provide thorough cleaning and decontamination services to remove bird droppings and other contaminants, reducing health risks and restoring cleanliness.

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pestcontroldoctor · 3 years ago

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How to Control Birds and Bees Nesting in Your Property?

Birds and bees are beneficial for the environment but they can create a lot of wreckage and nuisance in residential properties if their nesting is not controlled. Birds create nests in attics and ceilings. They also sometimes get stuck in HVAC units. Their nesting material is harmful for human beings. While the bees may create their hives in the edges and cavities near the roof, voids in walls, outer walls of the compound in your property or on trees. They also can create ruckus and damage your roof, windows and other parts of the house. It is always sensible to keep the birds from nesting, rather than eliminating nests after they have been built. It is essential to keep both of these pests away from your home for health and safety reasons. Read this blog to know more about the ways to control the nesting issues homeowners face because of bird and bee population:

How to keep bees away from your home?

1. Seal all the possible entry points to keep the bees from entering your property. You can use caulk for sealing the same.

2. Keep the outdoors clean. Avoid cluttering it with garbage and other trash. Doing this can also stop bees from entering your patio or outer areas for creating nests. Unused appliances or lawn equipment found in yards can attract honey bees since they provide sufficient shelter for a hive to thrive.

3. Remove all the traces of honeycombs from your property when you opt for Bees Control Melbourne. Even a little residue of the honeycomb can attract honeybees to it due to the pheromone content in it.

4. You do not have to clear of the exquisite flowers that attract bees completely. But avoiding placing potted plants like honeysuckles, poppies and more outdoors can be helpful in keeping bees away from them. Also remember to keep flowering plants with brighter shades on the indoors.

5. The barbecues and the grills that you enjoy in your backyard occasionally are also potential places for the bees to make their hives in. Make sure to carefully cover the grills when not in use to keep the bees away.

How to keep birds away from your home?

1. Flashes of lights and mirrors placed at locations in your terrace, garden or whatever place that birds keep coming back to can help in keeping them away.

2. Look for devices that give out mild electric jolts. These would also help keep the birds away without causing any harm to them.

3. Besides this you can also install a fencing system that covers your balconies that will keep birds from entering your home. You can also keep birds away from your property by keeping any food or water away from their sight.

4. Installing bird netting and bird spikes can also be a useful way to keep birds away from your property.

5. Opt for Bird Nesting Control Melbourne services. These services are provided by certified pest control companies. It is an effective measure to invest in for getting long-term results and relief from bird nesting and the subsequent nuisance that they create.

6. Placing plastic birds or scarecrows can also be a good option to keep birds from coming to your property to make nests.

When the bird or bee situation goes out of hand and looks difficult to manage on your own, it is better to opt for professional assistance. Connect with our pest control company by dialing +61383762445 to speak to any of our customer care staff who will guide you depending on the pest situation you have been facing.

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bugstoppers · 3 years ago

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Bird Removal and Bird Control Services

Birds can cause damage in the home and garden. Their droppings are acidic and untidy, and they can create a large amount of noise. Additionally, they can cause danger to humans and pets by attacking. That is why it's important to have your home inspected regularly by a professional who specializes in bird control and removal. There are several different methods for getting rid of birds. You can find one that's right for your house by looking online or by calling a local professional.

Commercial properties are particularly vulnerable to bird infestations. As their droppings are so heavy, they can cause a clog in the drains and clog the air conditioner units. These birds can also ruin your building's structure and cause a safety hazard. These problems can be avoided by hiring a professional pest control company. Using a professional bird removal service in Melbourne can help you avoid the costs and potential health risks associated with bird infestations.

Commercial properties often have problems with birds. Feral pigeons are a serious nuisance. They can cause damage to the structure of buildings and guttering and can even affect your reputation. The droppings can make the surfaces slippery and attract pests such as fleas. In addition to causing these issues, birds can cause diseases. They can also spread salmonella, listeria, blastomycosis, and sarcosporidiosis.

While a decision to get rid of birds depends on your personal preferences, there are many advantages to hiring a bird control service. Most of these companies offer a wide range of bird-control solutions, which include prevention and education. If you have a particular problem with birds, a qualified Melbourne pest management firm can help you get rid of the problem. The experts at Dawson's Australia are fully equipped to tackle any bird-related situation.

If you are not sure where to start, a good way to get rid of birds is to shoo them away. While shooing them is not the best method, it can be effective in preventing them from nesting in your property. A bird-control service will take care of these problems for you. They will be able to remove the birds and prevent them from returning. While you are relocating to a new area, you will want to consider hiring a professional to get rid of the birds.

A professional bird removal service can protect your property from birds. Using bird nets will help you keep intruders from your garden. A bird-control team can also install spikes on building ledges to prevent larger birds from nesting. But the most important benefit of a professional service is that it will help prevent your property from becoming a breeding ground for pigeons. In addition to being an attractive feature, the nests will also serve to attract many other species. Bugstoppers Melbourne have many years of experience in dealing with different pests. As a company, we have an effective pest control solution to meet every need. Our technic,ians inspect every property and explain our procedures and this gives you peace of mind.

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pestit · 7 months ago

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Conquering Critters: Unveiling Effective Bird Control Solutions with PestIT (Melbourne)

The presence of unwanted birds can cause a multitude of problems in Melbourne, from property damage and noise disturbances to health hazards. Here at PestIT, we understand the challenges these feathered friends can pose. We offer an extensive range of bird traps, Melbourne's trusted solution for humane and effective bird control.

Beyond the Nest: Unveiling the Problems Caused by Unwanted Birds

While birds play a vital role in the ecosystem, their presence in urban environments can lead to various issues:

Property Damage: Birds can cause damage to roofs, gutters, and air conditioning units with their nesting materials and droppings.

Noise Disturbances: Early morning bird calls and constant chirping can disrupt sleep and peaceful enjoyment of outdoor spaces.

Health Hazards: Bird droppings can harbor bacteria and parasites, posing health risks if not properly addressed.

Unsightly Mess: Bird droppings and feathers can create an unsightly mess on patios, balconies, and other outdoor areas.

Moving Beyond Exclusion: Unveiling the Advantages of Bird Traps

While exclusion methods like netting and spikes can deter birds, they may not always be the ideal solution. Bird traps, Melbourne's trusted solution for specific situations, offer distinct advantages:

Targeted Control: Bird traps allow you to capture specific problem birds, addressing the issue directly and efficiently.

Humane Capture: Modern bird traps are designed to capture birds humanely, minimizing stress and potential injuries.

Safe Relocation: Once captured, birds can be safely relocated to a more suitable habitat away from your property.

Long-Term Solution: By removing problem birds from the area, traps can help prevent future infestations.

PestIT: Your Trusted Partner for Bird Traps in Melbourne

At PestIT, we're committed to providing Melbourne residents with effective and responsible solutions for bird control. Here's why we're the ideal partner for your bird trap needs:

Extensive Inventory: We offer a comprehensive range of bird traps, Melbourne's trusted solution, catering to various bird species and situations.

Humane Approach: We prioritize humane bird control methods, ensuring the safety and well-being of the birds throughout the capture and relocation process.

Expert Advice: Our knowledgeable team can assess your specific situation and recommend the most appropriate bird trap for your needs.

DIY Options and Professional Services: We offer both DIY bird trap options and professional bird control services, catering to your preferences and the complexity of the problem.

Beyond the Trap: Unveiling Additional Bird Control Solutions from PestIT

PestIT goes beyond just bird traps, Melbourne's trusted solution for specific situations. We offer a comprehensive range of bird control services:

Bird Exclusion Techniques: Our team can install effective bird exclusion methods like netting, spikes, and bird wires to deter birds from nesting or roosting on your property.

Habitat Modification: We can recommend strategies to modify your property to make it less attractive to birds, such as removing potential nesting sites and food sources.

Bird Deterrents: We offer a variety of visual and auditory bird deterrents, creating an environment that discourages birds from lingering.

Imagine a Bird-Free Future with PestIT

Investing in bird traps, Melbourne's trusted solution from PestIT, empowers you to reclaim your outdoor spaces and enjoy a bird-free environment. Imagine a peaceful patio free from droppings, a balcony free from noise disturbances, and a property protected from potential damage.

Contact PestIT Melbourne today to discuss your bird control needs and explore our extensive range of bird traps. Our team of experts can guide you towards the most effective solution to create a harmonious environment for you and your feathered neighbors.

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pacificpestcontrols · 3 years ago

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The Solution You Need If Birds Are Invading Your Property

Birds are certainly one of the most exciting creatures. We enjoy watching them on our lawn or listening to them singing. Without them, your neighborhood would have become less attractive. Also, we cannot disagree it is better to enjoy them only from a distance. It becomes problematic when they try to interfere in your living or business space. Unlike other creatures, birds do not think of themselves as pests, so it is harder to shoo them away. They will make nests in areas that will sometimes cause you suffering or even pose a risk to themselves. Like, they can build a nest above a particular door, and now you cannot open it, or they choose some unsafe area like a lawnmower or heat pump. That is when you need bird nest removal in Melbourne. Are birds littering your new shop's signboard or your balcony by droppings and making nests in areas that are causing restrictions? We look after all these matters by Bird Control in Melbourne. Why Take Help From Professionals For Bird Nest Removal? You might think it is as simple as picking a bird's nest up and placing it somewhere else, but it is not the case. • Knowing about the bird species is very necessary for the removal of the birds' nest, and a professional can help identify it and create a plan for its removal. • Knowing the law is essential because the law protects the nests and eggs of some birds. Only a professional has the idea of the laws and how to deal with them. • A bird's nest not only has eggs and birds in it. It is home to many parasites and pests. Ticks, mites, fleas, etc., can feed on you instead of birds. So, touching them without any knowledge can seriously trouble your health. • Often the birds make nests in places where it is tough to reach for a person. Trying to get them by yourself can cause an accident. A professional will analyze the area and move forward with proper precautions. So, if you are thinking about bird nest removal in Melbourne, we will be more than happy to help you out. How Can Birds Affect Your Business? Now that you know how it affects a household, let's talk about your workplace. • When several birds manifest in your property, their chirpings turn into noise, which can distract your employees and even drive away your customers. • No one would like to walk down an entrance filled with birds droppings. There are high chances of slipping in them. So customers will prefer to go somewhere else. • Birds can spread diseases if they come in contact. If they contaminate the food or water in your office and anyone falls sick, they will blame you. • They damage your property like your glossy tiles will be no glossier, your shiny roof will be covered with birds dropping, etc. Now you do not have to worry anymore because we provide services of Bird Control in Melbourne. We analyze your problem and create a custom, humane way to solve it. We use spikes, nets, and other ways to make your property bird-free. So you can entirely rely on us. We are here to help you 24*7. So call us for help or visit us at http://pacificpestcontrol.com.au/.

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blackkudos · 6 years ago

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Rick Fox

Ulrich Alexander (Rick) Fox (born July 24, 1969) is a Canadian-Bahamian film and television actor, businessman, retired basketball player, and Esports franchise owner. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, and played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Fox is currently a Founding Partner at Vision Venture Partners, spearheading the private equity firm’s move into professional esports and providing strategic guidance, creative direction and business development support to each of VVP’s portfolio companies. He is also the owner of premier esports franchise Echo Fox.

Early life

Fox was born in Toronto, the son of Dianne Gerace, who was an Olympic high jumper and women's pentathlete, and Ulrich Fox. His father is Bahamian and his mother is of Italian and Scottish descent. Fox's family moved to his father's native Bahamas when Fox was young. He attended Kingsway Academy in Nassau, where he was a member of the high school's basketball team, the "Saints." Fox also played high school basketball in Warsaw, Indiana. After two seasons (1984–1986) at Warsaw, Fox was projected to have a very successful senior season. Just prior to his senior season, the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) ruled that he had no more high school eligibility left (due to completing eight semesters between the Bahamas and Indiana) and was not allowed to participate in any IHSAA games. Despite not playing his senior season, Fox was voted onto the Indiana All-Star team in 1987.

He then went on to star collegiately at the University of North Carolina where his highlights included leading the Tar Heels to the 1991 NCAA Final Four.

Basketball career

Boston Celtics

Fox began his professional basketball career when he was selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round (24th pick overall) of the 1991 NBA draft. As a member of the Celtics, Fox became the first rookie starter on opening night since Larry Bird in 1979 and made the 1992 NBA All-Rookie Second Team after averaging 8 points per game. Fox played off the bench his first two seasons as the Celtics reached the playoffs for the last time in the Larry Bird era. By the 1995–1996 season, Fox had become the team's starting small forward and achieved double figure scoring. He recorded career highs of 15.4 points a game and 2.2 steals a game (4th in the league) and made 101 three-point field goals in the 1996–1997 campaign.

Los Angeles Lakers

In the summer of 1997, the Celtics released Fox, and he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played and started in all 82 games during the 1997–1998 season, averaging 12 points per game. In the playoffs, he tallied 10.9 points a game as the Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Finals before losing to the Utah Jazz. In the 1998–1999 season, the Lakers acquired All-Star small forward Glen Rice. Fox primarily served as his backup during the next two seasons.

Prior to the 1999–2000 season, Phil Jackson became the team's head coach. The Lakers achieved the league's best record with 67 wins, led by the MVP play of Shaquille O'Neal and the young all-star Kobe Bryant under Jackson's triangle offense. In the playoffs, Fox played all 23 games as the Lakers advanced to the 2000 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. In the Finals, Fox averaged 6.7 points, including 11 in the Lakers' game 1 victory. In game 6, with the Lakers leading the series 3-2, Fox hit a critical three pointer in the 4th quarter to help the Lakers' final rally as they won the game and the NBA title, Fox's first.

Following the departure of Glen Rice, Fox started 77 of 82 games in the 2000–2001 season, posting an average of 9.6 points a game while shooting 39% from three point range. In the playoffs, Fox started in all 16 games as the Lakers swept through the first three rounds and reached the 2001 NBA Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers. Fox scored 19 points in the Lakers' game 1 loss; the 76ers were led by Allen Iverson's 48 points. The Lakers would win the next four games of the series, securing their second straight championship. In the fifth game, Fox contributed with 20 points, and hit all three of his three-point field goal attempts.

In the 2001–2002 season, Fox played and started in all 82 games in the regular season and in all of the Lakers' 19 playoff games. The Lakers faced a grueling 7 game series against the Sacramento Kings, with Fox scoring 13 points in the Lakers' game 7 victory in Sacramento. In the 2002 NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets, Fox averaged 9.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals as the Lakers swept the Nets in 4 games to win their third straight NBA title.

In the 2002–2003 season, Fox started in 75 of 76 games but suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of the last two games of the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the entire Western Conference Semifinal series against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs defeated the Lakers 4-2. Fox missed 40 games in the 2003–2004 season due to a foot injury, but started in 34 of 38 games while active. He would only play in 3 of 16 playoff games as the Lakers advanced to the 2004 NBA Finals but lost to the Detroit Pistons in 5 games. In 56 career NBA playoff games, Fox averaged 6.1 points per game, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. Following the 2003–04 season, Fox was traded back to the Celtics in a deal that brought Chucky Atkins to the Lakers, but opted to retire instead of suiting up for the Celtics.

Fox played internationally for Canada twice, at the 1990 and 1994 FIBA World Championships.

Acting career

During NBA career

While attending UNC, Fox completed a bachelor's degree in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures. In 1994 Fox appeared in the film Blue Chips as a member of the Texas Western basketball team. In 1996 Fox then played the role of Terry Hastings in the film Eddie, a slumping basketball player who receives help from fan "Eddie" played by Whoopi Goldberg. Fox then had a role as the ladies man Chick Deagan in the 1998 film He Got Game film directed by Spike Lee. It was in 1997 however that Fox received the biggest role of his early acting career playing prison inmate Jackson Vahue on the HBO prison drama Oz, appearing in 11 episodes of the show between 1997 and 2003. Vahue is a superstar basketball player imprisoned for charges related to a sexual assault charge. He subsequently develops and overcomes a major drug addiction. Fox first appeared on the episode "To Your Health" and each of the following episodes for the rest of the first season. His character would again appear at the beginning of the second season, before returning during the middle of the fourth season on the episode "Revenge is Sweet" and appearing on the duration of the season, as Vahue is nearing probation. His character's final appearance would come in the show's last season, on series finale "Exeunt Omnes", when Vahue is almost killed by the character Brass.

Fox was a supporting actor in the 1999 film Resurrection playing the role of Detective Scholfield and the role of Ray in the television film The Collectors. At the time ESPN quoted Fox as saying of trying to balance his acting career with his sports career that, "I mean, Penny Marshall is courtside. You got Jack (Nicholson) and Denzel (Washington). The head of the William Morris Agency is there. (Ally McBeal creator) David E. Kelley comes to some games ... I want to jump into conversations with them, but I'm working!"

In addition to Oz, Fox appeared in three more television series in the year 2003. On the first season of the crime drama 1-800-Missingstarring Vivica A. Fox, Rick Fox played the role of Eric Renard over five episodes. He also provided the voice of the characters Flash Williams and Smooth Daley on the Crime Wave/Odd Ball episode of Nickelodeon's animated series The Fairly OddParents, and played the role of Peter Sampson on the television show Street Time. As Eric Renard he played the love interest of the FBI agent Brooke Haslett, played by actress Gloria Reuben. That year he also appeared in the film Holes in the supporting character role of Clyde 'Sweetfeet' Livingston, a baseball player.

Contemporary acting career

In 2005 Fox guest starred as the character Stephen Melbourne in the UPN television series Kevin Hill and appeared in Love, Inc. as the character David Marley, appearing in six episodes after only being announced for three. In 2006 Fox played the role of Fabrizio in the film Mini's First Time the same year he appeared in 5 episodes as Daunte in the CW drama series, One Tree Hill. In 2007 Fox played Wilhelmina Slater's bodyguard and lover Dwayne in the second season of Ugly Betty, opposite his former wife Vanessa Williams. The following year Fox signed on with the show Dirt to play a recurring role in a multi-episode storyline lasting six episodes playing the role of Prince Tyrese. In 2008 and 2009, he had a recurring role (as a fictionalized version of himself) on the BET comedy-drama television series The Game, also returning to reprise his role in the 2012 season finale. In 2008 Fox also had a lead role in Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns as Harry, a coach trying to court the character of Brenda played by Angela Bassett. In 2009, Fox played himself in the comedies Party Down and Head Case, and he currently has recurring roles on VH1's Single Ladies and Tyler Perry's House of Payne. In 2010 Fox briefly guest starred on the science-fiction series Dollhouse, and took on a recurring role on the CW remake of Melrose Place. In 2011, Fox then played the role of Bernadette's ex-boyfriend Glenn in The Big Bang Theory episode The Love Car Displacement. In an article about his appearance TV Guide quoted Fox as saying about his role, "It's all in Glenn's head now. 'How am I losing to this guy? He's smarter than me ... I love that they turned the 'threatening ex' on its ear. At the end of the day, I have more insecurity about my intellect and am constantly fighting to be accepted intellectually and be seen for more than my looks and my size. I want to appear intelligent and prove my intelligence. That's where I'm battling with him."

In 2011 Fox also played a suspect on the crime drama Body of Proof and in 2012 he played the character Andre Carson on the series Franklin & Bash. He also played the recurring role of Winston on Single Ladies and Andrew Thompson the series Mr. Box Office.

Fox has also appeared in five videos with CollegeHumor duo Jake and Amir titled "Rick Fox", "Rick Fox 2", "Rick Fox 3", "Rick Fox 4", and "Finale Part 5: The Auditions". In these videos Fox plays Amir's bookie and is shown to have a fixation on eggs and chicken. His ex-girlfriend, Eliza Dushku, appears in "Rick Fox 4." Fox is featured as a guest star on the Jake and Amir podcast If I Were You Show episode 78 Steroids.

In 2013, Fox played the role of Chase Vincent in the VH1 series Hit the Floor.

In 2014, Fox guest starred as the character Dr. James Kendall in the CBS television series Mom. On the same airdate, he appeared as himself on an episode of the CBS sitcom The McCarthys.

In 2015, Fox played the role of Sam Johnson, the general manager for eponymous basketball team on Yahoo's original series Sin City Saints, he appeared in the TV film Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, and played retired basketball player Calvin Owens on iZombie. In 2016, Fox also appeared in the Showtime original series Shameless.

Reality television

In late 2010, Fox was a celebrity contestant on ABC's Dancing With The Stars, paired with pro Cheryl Burke. They came in sixth place.

He was host of the Jace Hall Show for five episodes.

Fox appeared as a contestant on Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?, in season 3.

He was a special guest judge during season 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

In 2017, Fox was a contestant on the "Chopped" Star Power actors competition. Fox came in second place.

Professional eSports

On December 18, 2015, Rick Fox announced that he had purchased professional League of Legends team Gravity Gaming (which re-branded into Echo Fox) of the North American League of Legends Championship Series. Echo Fox's League team has since finished 7th in the 2016 Spring split and 10th in the 2016 Summer split, out of ten teams. As of February 20, 2017, they are in a two-way tie for 7th place in the 2017 Spring split.

Echo Fox expanded into the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive scene in January 2016. They disbanded their CS:GO team in November 2016.

On April 29, 2016, Echo Fox went into fighting games by signing a top North American player Julio Fuentes of Street Fighter V. Echo Fox continued to expand in the fighting game genre in May, acquiring Super Smash Brothers Melee player Mew2King. In January 2017, Echo Fox made an even bigger move in the fighting game community by signing Street Fighter V players Justin Wong, Tokido, Yusuke Momochi, and ChocoBlanka, Mortal Kombat X players SonicFox and Scar, Super Smash Bros. For Wii U player MKLeo, and former Evil Geniuses FGC manager Antonio Javier.

Personal life

Fox has a son Kyle (born 1993) with Kari Hillsman, a woman he dated while playing basketball for the Boston Celtics. Fox was also married to actress/singer Vanessa Williams. After eloping in summer 1999 in the Caribbean, they had another ceremony in September 1999 in New York City. They had a daughter in May 2000. In August 2004, Fox filed for divorce from Williams. Fox and Williams' split however was amicable enough for the two of them to work onscreen together several years later on the television show Ugly Betty. Fox and actress Eliza Dushku dated from October 2009 to June 2014. He has a younger sister, Jeanene Fox who is a highly successful European model and actress.

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fumpkins · 6 years ago

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Marine Response Unit called to 472 cases in a year, including this seal facing a 'horrible' death

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Photo: The seal could die a horrible death if rescuers do not intervene. (ABC News: Iskhandar Razak)

Related Story: The struggle to rescue seals from ocean rubbish

A wild seal has actually been knotted in fishing line that is gradually cutting through its neck and it will eliminate the animal if absolutely nothing is done.

It’s a task for Melbourne’s Marine Response Unit (MRU), which introduces an operation from Queenscliff into Port Phillip Bay.

It takes simply 5 minutes for the team of 4 to discover the seal nest.

The seals take pleasure in investing their days on a platform in the bay called Chinaman’s Hat.

Photo: MRU’s Mark Keenan tends to the seal. (ABC News: Iskhandar Razak)

“We know this seal is going to die a horrible, tragic death if we don’t do something,” stated Mark Keenan, the MRU co-ordinator, when the animal is determined in the pack.

“That animal is in its chief growing phase, gaining weight rapidly which surrounding entanglement will not break.

“Unless it is lethal, we do not step in, since the danger of intervention is so high.”

That’s since finding a hurt animal is the simplest part of this mid-ocean operation.

The team now requires to securely sedate the animal from afar, move the boat to the platform, distribute the nest and after that get the collaborate close to take a look at the animal.

Then depending upon the injury, they might have to take it back to Melbourne Zoo for surgical treatment, or act instantly.

This time they discover the fishing line has actually cut past the fur and fat of the 30-kg animal and pink bloody skin is exposed.

Sarah Frith is a vet at Melbourne Zoo and checks to see how well the animal is sedated.

“Let’s pop him on his back,” she stated.

“Oh dear, that’s stunning isn’t it.”

Photo: There’s been a dramatic increase in the number of calls for help so far this year. (ABC News: Iskhandar Razak)

Shocking spike in call-outs

Zoos Victoria’s Marine Response Unit has actually had more than 472 callouts to assistance wildlife in the 2018-19 fiscal year up until now — that’s a 34.5 per boost on the previous year.

In some cases the group requirements to established a security zone around the animal or they monitor it from a range.

“We’d love to be able to leave wildlife where it is, if everything is fine,” stated Dr Frith.

“It is always what we want to do. To not play a part.”

However intervention rates are growing too.

Of the 472 tasks, 237 required intervention, which is a 43 percent increase.

Photo: Dr Frith prefers not to intervene unless absolutely necessary. (ABC News: Iskhandar Razak)

Seals, turtles, dolphins, penguins and all type of birds prevail clients.

It is uncertain what has actually triggered the spike.

The record warm summer season and fall and Victoria’s growing population are possible elements.

More individuals are seeing and reporting animals in distress, Mr Keenan stated.

“The more that our population expands, there is pressure we put on these animals,” he stated.

“But the more time we spend on our beaches and exploring our coastline the more likely we are going to come across animals in distress.”

According to Dr Frith, it is clear that human garbage, like fishing line, hooks and basic trash, is injuring wild animals.

“Single use plastics, bottles, really anything. We are seeing problems with all kinds of materials in the wild,” she informed the ABC.

Photo: Mr Keenan says seals are curious and “a bit like dogs of the sea”. (ABC News: Iskhandar Razak)

Operation entanglement

Back on the platform the seal nest attempts to return up onto the structure and requirements to be kept away for their security and the security of the medical group, while the assessment occurs.

The seals are wild, unsafe and stink of fish, however likewise curious with big brown eyes that gaze at individuals with interest.

“They are a bit like dogs of the sea,” Mr Keenan stated.

Photo: The seals spending their days on a platform called Chinaman’s Hat. (ABC News: Iskhandar Razak)

Thankfully the injuries of the sedated animal are not as bad as very first feared, and surgical treatment back at the zoo is not required.

The fishing line is cut and gotten rid of rapidly, and the injury cleaned up.

The group then runs a fast medical check and identifies it will make a complete healing.

It is injected with a drug to reverse the sedation.

The young seal begins moving, gradually, and the Marine Response Unit returns on the boat.

After a couple of minutes the nest is back to where it was, and the seal is dazed, however active.

“I reckon we are good,” Mr Keenan yells to the motorist.

“Let’s go,” Dr Frith reacts with a smile.

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First published June 09, 2019 08: 21: 31

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