If birds are turning your favorite patio spot into a messy headache, experts say a few changes to your outdoor space could make it less appealing.

Keep welcoming birds to your yard – just not directly above where you park. These humane solutions encourage them to choose a better spot.

If you love seeing birds visit your yard but hate the mess they leave behind, you're not alone. Bird droppings on patios, porches, and outdoor spaces are a common frustration for many homeowners, ...

Q: I recently had a flagstone patio installed in my backyard. I love the patio, but I also love having my bird feeder, so the flagstones are covered with bird poop. I routinely take down the feeder at ...

Bird poop: not a topic most people take interest in. However, fascinating discoveries are being made from the feces of one slowly disappearing bird in the U.K. Researchers are analyzing pied ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After all, birds will use the bathroom anywhere, and as long as they continue to flock around your property, your backyard is ...