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U.K. study: Birds drop on red cars more than any other

GasBuddy Blog -- The U.K.'s Daily Mail reported the findings of a study just completed in Britain. They tell us now that in a study of 1,140 vehicles in five cities, bright red vehicles attract bird droppings more than any other color.

What gives? According to reporter Graham Smith, scientists recorded the frequency with which birds left their mark on cars in Brighton, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Bristol. They observed that 18 percent of red cars were marked with droppings while green cars were found to suffer the least with just 1 percent bearing bird 'signatures'.

Researchers also noted that white cars escaped more often than black. While there is no science to support the theory, some drivers said they believe birds target red cars...

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Submitted Jun 28, 2012 By: PD

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goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,936 Points:1,924,605 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 11:18:50 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Interesting
BluWahoo Champion Author Pensacola Posts:3,104 Points:378,715 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 1:17:39 AM Ignore BluWahoo Report Abuse i hate it when the pigeons deposit their drops on the window and it runs down
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,610 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2012 7:24:08 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse berni: no one said, birds have good aim.
berniMI Champion Author Flint Posts:7,675 Points:1,105,230 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 5:51:00 PM Ignore berniMI Report Abuse Right! They just aim for red cars..... lol........must hit mine by mistake!
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Galmar352 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,158 Points:1,882,625 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 12:47:49 PM Ignore Galmar352 Report Abuse REPEAT FROM YESTERDAY AND SO FRIGGIN' WHAT!?!!
yeehaw1073 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,351 Points:1,848,475 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 10:26:28 AM Ignore yeehaw1073 Report Abuse what!?
EMoe57 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:4,612 Points:1,015,065 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:26:59 AM Ignore EMoe57 Report Abuse old news
TTM77 Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,134 Points:1,211,780 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:20:05 AM Ignore TTM77 Report Abuse LOL idk about that, but I do know my white and black car get more hit than anything.
Mariuxus Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,758 Points:1,870,275 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:19:19 AM Ignore Mariuxus Report Abuse So...? BS
rbrowdersr Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,719 Points:1,818,820 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:15:35 AM Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse We must be desperate for news items regarding gas prices.
DutchTreatMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,310 Points:751,690 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:13:31 AM Ignore DutchTreatMI Report Abuse This article doesn't prove anything. Based on pure speculation.
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:6,069 Points:1,669,325 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:09:38 AM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse And this has what to do with gas prices?
matthwbar Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,058 Points:1,016,830 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:05:46 AM Ignore matthwbar Report Abuse I've got a red car...yuck..
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,730 Points:3,107,150 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:05:35 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse Another needless study, did they factor in trees, weather, winds etc???
Edamon Champion Author Montreal Posts:1,097 Points:632,270 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:05:07 AM Ignore Edamon Report Abuse funny
rockymountman Champion Author Roanoke Posts:1,959 Points:401,660 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:05:05 AM Ignore rockymountman Report Abuse who paid for such a ridiculous study? people who decide to put money in something like this ought to be forced to live in places where people are struggling to feed there families everyday. SHAME ON YOU!!!
5kvdave All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:688 Points:350,000 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:03:35 AM Ignore 5kvdave Report Abuse Leave it to the British to do that study. Hey park under trees or power lines your going to get s**t on!!!!
BarrieNissanman Rookie Author Barrie Posts:59 Points:100,000 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:03:28 AM Ignore BarrieNissanman Report Abuse My last car was green and I beg to differ. I now drive a white one so we'll see.
jeff95519 Champion Author California Posts:2,452 Points:1,354,240 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:03:28 AM Ignore jeff95519 Report Abuse another stupid study
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,653 Points:1,869,125 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:03:24 AM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse this item is in news a week or so back ...
WhiteTreeIndian Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,649 Points:1,121,135 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:03:16 AM Ignore WhiteTreeIndian Report Abuse I used to have a yellow car and the bees used to buzz it a lot, esp when working on it.
WhiteTreeIndian Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,649 Points:1,121,135 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:02:54 AM Ignore WhiteTreeIndian Report Abuse I used to have a yellow car and the bees used to buzz it a lot, esp when working on it.
belladog Champion Author Mobile Posts:2,585 Points:935,190 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:02:37 AM Ignore belladog Report Abuse AND MONEY WAS ACTUALLY SPENT ON THIS STUDY?
badbonita Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,219 Points:1,352,735 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:01:50 AM Ignore badbonita Report Abuse I always wondered why my red truck seemed to be always under attack and here I thought it was due to where I parked - under the bridge at work. And it was all due to it being red. smirk
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jr9671 Veteran Author Long Island Posts:422 Points:378,980 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:01:10 AM Ignore jr9671 Report Abuse Surprised the US government did not fund a couple of million dollars to fund such an important study. We could fund it from the fine money that Obama Care will generate.
daquanabe Champion Author Houston Posts:1,818 Points:373,900 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 9:01:00 AM Ignore daquanabe Report Abuse Now THIS is a solid use of research funds!
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DeHavilland Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,870 Points:1,903,265 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 8:58:26 AM Ignore DeHavilland Report Abuse Old News. Imagine spending time looking for bird droppings on cars!
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snell snail Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,023 Points:2,597,325 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 8:53:57 AM Ignore snell snail Report Abuse ...really?......so what!?!?!?!
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