A lot of crows have bred in Minsk. Why is this so, and what can be done about it?
In recent years, Minsk residents have increasingly noticed an increase in the number of corvid birds, including hooded crows and rooks. The noise and scattered waste caused by them have sparked discontent among city residents, who have been discussing this issue on social media, noted the Minsk City Committee of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. It explained why this is happening and how to deal with it.
While crows previously mainly wintered in cities, they now continuously nest in public gardens and courtyards.
The main reasons cited for this are the availability of food, the mild urban climate, and the absence of natural predators.
According to the Law "On Fauna" and Resolution No. 126 of the Council of Ministers of Belarus dated January 30, 2008, "On the Handling of Wild Animals and the Regulation of Their Distribution and Numbers", two main methods for regulating bird numbers are provided.
The first is without removing the birds from their habitat.
Sound and light repellents may be used for this purpose, and in designated cases, nests may be destroyed. The latter is allowed only between August 15 and February 15.
The second method involves capturing or destroying the birds.
This may only be carried out by specialized organizations in compliance with established rules and deadlines, based on permits from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection.
To determine whether it is necessary to regulate the corvid population, residents are advised to contact local executive and administrative bodies—their district administrations. A special commission will inspect the area and determine the necessity, methods, and timeframe for the appropriate measures.
Independently destroying nests, capturing or shooting birds, using toxic chemicals, or taking eggs or chicks is prohibited. Such actions are illegal and can lead to legal consequences, and are also considered as causing damage to the environment.
At the same time, dealing with the consequences of the problem will not be effective without eliminating its root cause—the availability of food waste. In connection with this, Minsk plans to modernize its municipal housing infrastructure and replace open garbage cans with modern containers featuring tight-fitting lids. This is provided for by the municipal waste management scheme.
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