Ken,
I put in a call but haven't spoken with him yet.  But I have a question I have been meaning to ask.  Can we lift the ban on posting photographs?  (The monkeys reminded me of pig habits.)  Do we take a poll?  I think even John Leeke has given up his party line and juice can.
Best,
Leland
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From: only great work is done in monkish silence [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ken Follett
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 9:37 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Pidgeons

In a message dated 10/25/2002 5:14:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:


I need to protect an ornate facade from pigeons. 


Leland,

The secret to bird control is to understand the birds first and the building second.

As to netting, noise makers, small & large game hunters etc. the person to contact is:

Jack Wagner
Bird Barrier
300 Calvert Avenue
Alexandria, VA   22301
800-662-4737

From pigeons to loose tigers. I suggest you start out by asking Jack about his adventures with the monkees in the Japanese cherry trees. One hell of an interesting fellow once he gets talking.

Next secret is to find a local pest control outfit that is smart enough not to screw up heritage fabric. Sounds to me like you need a good net job.

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