The Invasive Chuck-Chuck Bird
Commentary
Once considered a minor nuisance to society, this troublesome species continues to impact a wide range of community environments throughout Lancaster County.
Using its unique evolutionary form of camouflage, the Chuck-Chuck bird lays its eggs alongside local roadways in a form that imitates a selection of beer cans, bottles, plastic jugs, and an occasional resemblance to a McDonald’s take-out bag.
Nevertheless, four out of five Waste Product Professionals agree that these eggs are safe to remove and destroy. The recommended instructions given are for anyone who stumbles upon the nests of these egregious pests should destroy the eggs immediately. The method most described is for residents to quickly remove the eggs from view by carefully sealing them in a black plastic bag to be delivered to the local garbage dump.
Once removed from view, the Chuck-Chuck bird will recognize the eradication of its nest as a threat to its existence and will seek out a distant habitat or forego the distribution of its eggs entirely.
Should you see the Chuck-Chuck bird nearby or know of someone who keeps the bird in their home as a pet, it is recommended that you take additional steps to provide training in a way that will incentivize these creatures to move their nests to the local landfill.
With everyone’s cooperation, there is hope that we can finally rid our environment of these pests so that each of us can continue to enjoy our lovely homeland. Let’s do it!
~ WRHornbeck
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