Center, Internet, Wildlife Damage Management
Human–Wildlife Interactions
Some Successful Methods to Mitigate Conflicts Caused by Common Ravens in an Industrial Environment
Date of this Version
Fall 2012
Document Type
Article
Citation
Human–Wildlife Interactions (Fall 2012) 6(2): article 16
doi: 10.26077/em1c-6d33
Special topic: Brown tree snake
Abstract
Common ravens (Corvus corax) are considered migratory birds and receive federal protection from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but few ravens in southwest Wyoming migrate (Boarman and Heinrich, 1999; personal observation). For many reasons, raven populations have grown exponentially during the last century in portions of the western United States (Sauer et al. 2004). Problems always occur when wildlife species become overpopulated. This article describes some of the common problems caused by an overpopulation of ravens and a few ways to help mitigate those problems.
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The intent of this article was not to be allinclusive of the available methods and tools, but to provide a compilation of methods and tools that I have used with success. I am aware that there are methodologies not covered in this article, but that is because I have not used them. Remember that a combination of methods and perseverance will create your best chance for success in mitigating damage caused by roosting and nesting ravens. Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, and make sure you carry the proper permits on your person to do the work. For information on permits, laws and regulations pertaining to raven damage control, contact: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1-800-344- 9453, https://www.fws.gov. For information or assistance on raven damage management contact: USDA/APHIS/Wildlife Services, 1-866- 487-3297, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage.
Comments
United States government work. Public domain