Types of noise nuisance

We'll take action if the NFU code of practice for the use of bird scarers is not complied with. The main points of the code of practice are:

• place the scarer as far away from residential properties as possible
• align the scarer to point away from neighbours
• use reflective or absorbent baffles (for example, straw bales) to concentrate the sound onto the field and away from neighbouring properties
• avoid using auditory scarers within 200m of sensitive buildings before 7am (or 6am if sunrise is earlier)
• take note of the prevailing wind when siting scarers
• do not fire auditory scarers more than four times in any hour
• never use auditory scarers before sunrise or after sunset
• try not to use auditory scarers on a Sunday

To report a noise nuisance from bird scarers, contact us using the details at the start of this guide.