What are those loud noises in Merced County? It has to do with bird poop

Residents in Gustine will notice loud cannon noises over the next few weeks, according to local police.

The “sound cannons” are part of the city’s plan to address seasonal activity from cattle egrets in parks, particularly around Harry Schmidt Park, located on Highway 33.

According to www.allaboutbirds.org, the cattle egret is a short, thick-necked bird that spends most of its time in fields rather than streams…

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