Mystery Birdman Chases off Unwanted Flocks
WQAD
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Decatur, Illinois (US):
Flocks of starlings, crows and blackbirds are little match for James Soules -- a bird-control specialist who rids cities of winged invaders.
The birdman of central Illinois may be even better, though, at fending off humans who want to know his secrets.The 83-year-old has been chasing away birds from Bloomington, Springfield, Joliet and dozens of other towns for a half-century.
The mystery surrounding his tactics has made him a local legend around Decatur.The owner of Bird Repellent Company isn't talking about his techniques.
Dec 27, 2005
WQAD
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Decatur, Illinois (US):
Flocks of starlings, crows and blackbirds are little match for James Soules -- a bird-control specialist who rids cities of winged invaders.
The birdman of central Illinois may be even better, though, at fending off humans who want to know his secrets.The 83-year-old has been chasing away birds from Bloomington, Springfield, Joliet and dozens of other towns for a half-century.
The mystery surrounding his tactics has made him a local legend around Decatur.The owner of Bird Repellent Company isn't talking about his techniques.
Dec 27, 2005
