The Journal

Tips to prevent barn swallow nests this spring

Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take preventative action before the birds begin ...
NBC DFW

Barn swallows return, but you can't legally remove them once they make a nest

A special kind of squatter is making its way to Texas and once they show up on your front porch, there's nothing you can legally do to remove them. We're talking about barn swallows, infamous for ...
KXAN

Flying squatters: How to legally remove barn swallows before your property becomes their bathroom

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Love them or hate them, it’s the season for a special kind of flying squatter to return to Central Texas. Barn swallows are migrating back into our area, and once they set up on your ...
Seacoastonline.com

Rye closes Goss Farm barn to nesting swallows; alternative plan OK'd

The Rye Conservation Commission voted to seal off the Goss Farm barn from migratory barn swallows due to health concerns over their droppings. Residents and a former state senator have urged the ...