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[DMKay]

Hi Bird Forum peeps!
I joined because I have an upstairs neighbor that has recently started feeding wild birds from his 3rd story balcony. The bird droppings and food remnants fall daily onto my balcony. Now I submitted a maintenance request because I'm disabled and I cannot be expected to clean up this tenant's mess. Instead of talking to this tenant and having him stop this nuisance they informed me that I am responsible for the mess. I couldn't believe this. I live in California and I believe it is illegal to feed these birds and it's considered harassment when you interrupt their natural habitat.
I just need help dealing with management/landlord so as to stop this tenant. Any help is greatly appreciated.
DMKay

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum.

It seems it is illegal to feed wild birds in California, so I’ve learned something.

Could you speak directly to your neighbour?

 

[KC Foggin]

Welcome aboard DMKay!

I had no idea that it was illegal to feed wild birds in California!

 

[MelospizaMelodiaFan]

Welcome to Birdforum.

It seems it is illegal to feed wild birds in California, so I’ve learned something.

Could you speak directly to your neighbour?

This is the best advice. Let your neighbor know of the hardship he is causing, and be clear that you want the hardship to stop. I would not lead with the law as that is more likely to antagonize more than anything else. Good luck.

By the way, we love birds here.

 

[DMKay]

Welcome to Birdforum.

It seems it is illegal to feed wild birds in California, so I’ve learned something.

Could you speak directly to your neighbour?

Kits: this neighbor has been trying to get me to leave using various tactics for 4 years now. I tried talking to him about 2 months after he moved in due to him allowing his kids ride their bikes in the unit. He has been butt hurt ever since. So as much as I'd like to resolve this one on one, it is probably not going to happen... unfortunately.
Ok, so I have read the same thing about feeding birds in California is illegal. Now I guess I will call animal control tomorrow. Thank you.
DMKay

 

[DMKay]

Welcome aboard DMKay!

I had no idea that it was illegal to feed wild birds in California!

Thank you KC Foggin!
Well I didn't know that birds were illegal in California either, until today.
Now what do I do? Contact local animal control?
DMKay

 

[DMKay]

Thank you KC Foggin!
Well I didn't know that birds were illegal in California either, until today.
Now what do I do? Contact local animal control?
DMKay

Oops I meant illegal to feed.

 

[KC Foggin]

Definitely worth starting a petition! Especially in the colder weather.

 

[delia todd]

This might help: Understanding The Legalities Of Bird Feeding In California - Know More Stuff

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola! Welcome to Birdforum