Residents in Offenhausen: No more bird droppings and noise!

Residents in Offenhausen: No more bird droppings and noise!

The residents of Schwabenstrasse in the Neu-Ulm district of Offenhausen are frustrated by increasing noise pollution and pollution from bird droppings. Especially early in the morning, residents are woken up by the sounds of birds as they leave their droppings on streets and sidewalks.

In order to draw attention to their concerns, the residents initiate oneOnline petition. Your demand is clearly directed at the city administration: the problem must finally be taken seriously and measures must be taken to improve the situation.

Health risks and suggested solutions

In the posters accompanying the petition, residents not only emphasize the disruption caused by the noise, but also warn of possible health risks. The initiator of the petition highlights that some bird species can transmit diseases such as histoplasmosis and cryptococcosis, which are caused by contact with bird droppings. The petition therefore not only calls for measures to be taken against the noise, but also offers suggestions for solutions.

One suggestion includes installing noise barriers and regular clean-ups to minimize nuisance from bird droppings. It is also recommended to use harmless bird deterrents to drive them away from the area.

The city administration has responded to residents' complaints and emphasized that it has been actively addressing the problems for several years. Some existing nests are removed and potential nesting materials in trees and bushes are removed. The footpaths and cycle paths under trees are also cleaned regularly.

Limitations in the procedure

However, there is an important restriction for the city administration: rooks are protected under European law. In order to take action, the city needs approval from the higher nature conservation authority. These legal provisions represent a hurdle for the implementation of the measures.

In order to effectively combat the situation, the city administration also involved the municipal housing company Nuwog. This company manages numerous buildings on Schwabstrasse and is also in constant contact with experts from the Swabian government in Augsburg to exchange best practices.

In addition, the employees in the town hall are in active contact with other municipalities that have similar problems with rooks in order to look for solutions together. Experts are trying to find creative ways to address residents' concerns while remaining within the legal framework.