A wildlife campaigner says he believes the spikes are to stop birds from messing on cars.
Critics pooh-pooh use of spikes in trees to protect cars from
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Bird sculptures installed in Somerset nature reserve - BBC News
Black-winged stilt breeds in Kent marsh due to climate change
The village with a big bird poo problem - BBC Newsround
Spikes on trees in Oxford to 'stop bird poo
Pitcher plant problems? Maybe it wants some poop. yes, I said
King of the pigeon spike defends their use on trees to protect
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Crow filmed removing bird spikes from its perch on building
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In times like these, it's necessary to talk about trees