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Oak Harbor council approves falconer pilot to deter nuisance birds downtown
Summary
The council authorized a March–July 2026 pilot hiring Sky Patrol Bird Services LLC, a licensed falconer, not to exceed $35,000 to reduce downtown nuisance bird activity; staff will pair the effort with business outreach on waste handling and stormwater monitoring.
Oak Harbor’s City Council on Feb. 17 authorized a pilot bird-deterrence program that will deploy a licensed falconer downtown during the March–July 2026 peak season. Council approved a professional services agreement with Sky Patrol Bird Services LLC not to exceed $35,000, with staff directing complementary in-house work on solid-waste cleanliness, business coordination and stormwater monitoring.
Public Works Director Steve Schueller told the council the program uses trained raptors as a humane, nonlethal…
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