A computer based bird control system is provided. The bird control system
utilizes an impactor that is attachable to a structure, such as an I-beam
or other similarly sized and dimensioned metal object, to create an
acoustic impact noise similar to a whacking of the structure. The
impactor is preferably actuated at a random or a semi-random impact rate
such as around once every ten seconds. The acoustic impact noise may be
provided in addition to the playing of bird predator or other deterrent
sounds maintained in audio files on the computer. The system also
provides audio and/or physical bird presence detection within a monitored
area. Detection of the presence of a bird may be used as a trigger for
the actuation of the impactor and/or predator/deterrent sounds. Actuation
of the impactor and/or sound files may be accomplished via a schedule
through the use of timer files in addition to or in place of animal
presence detection. A graphical user interface of the system provides
user control of the system including the ability to set and/or modify
system parameters such as those that can detect particular bird species
via audio detection, as well as the manipulation of timer file parameters
for automatic or forced activation of the impactor and/or sound files.