Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

While people are often surprised to hear of geese-chasing dogs as a form of bird management, we’re not the only providers of this service. But despite our name, and the attention-grabbing nature of our canine helpers, our services go far beyond just chasing geese! We are experts in managing many... Read More

The most well-known animal strategies for surviving the bleak winter months are to hibernate or to migrate. Most mammals choose hibernation;  most birds go with migration. But there are exceptions. The Common Poorwill hibernates. Some bird species do neither. What happens to birds like chickadees, robins, and cardinals – and... Read More

Covid-19 has upended many aspects of modern human life in ways that are likely to stay with us even after it is gone. But as dramatic as the changes have been, Covid-19 is not a one-of-a-kind event. Covid is a zoonotic disease, meaning it originated in animals and then mutated... Read More

Wild Goose Chase would like to introduce you to a very special pup, Cole River. Cole River is a 2 year old special needs border collie that is being fostered by one of our biologists and dog trainers, Vanessa. While he has a truly sad past, this pup is a... Read More

Migrating birds are drawn to the sparkling lights of our cities and suburbs, an attraction that creates a danger they have not evolved to avoid or adapt to: glass. An estimated 1 billion birds in North America die in window collisions every year as bird habitat is overtaken by development... Read More

Every autumn, from September through November, a natural wonder occurs. Billions of birds from thousands of species travel thousands of miles to get from their breeding grounds to their overwintering areas. As they travel through the US, their strong impact is felt by nearly everyone. Brightly colored birds migrate through... Read More

With the Chicago area experiencing what the weather folks call “abnormally dry” conditions, many people’s thoughts turn first to the state of their lawns. But wildlife of all kinds is affected when drought occurs and extended dry spells can significantly shift the delicate balance of the ecosystem. For birds, drought... Read More

Autumn skies can be a beautiful sight, with flocks of migrating geese silhouetted above a golden blaze of changing leaves. Less scenic however, is the mess these flocks can leave behind when they stop to rest along the way. Unfortunately for many property owners, rooftops present an attractive place for... Read More

Managing nuisance birds is a difficult undertaking. The power of flight leaves birds far more mobile than many other types of nuisance wildlife and undeterred by property boundaries. Bird conflicts are further complicated by federal laws protecting all native birds (including geese and gulls) and a wide array of other... Read More