Defence officials in Halifax declare war on bird droppings

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By The Canadian Press

HALIFAX, N.S. - Military officials in Halifax have declared war on bird poop.

The Defence Department says a licensed falconer and his raptor have been hired to "harass" nuisance pigeons and seagulls within the confines of HMC Dockyard.

As well, the contractor could use a starter pistol with blank ammunition as part of the effort to scare the nuisance birds away from the waterfront facility.

Military officials say the move is prompted by recent health and safety concerns involving bird droppings and associated bird food waste.

The bird war is taking place in the vicinity of the naval jetties for a week, beginning Monday, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.