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The town of Hull squared off with resident Gail Kansky in court because the town says her bird feeder poses a health risk.

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Neighbors testified that Kansky fills the cylinder to excess four or five times a day, causing seed to spill, attracting rodents.

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Gail Kansky said she began feeding the birds two years ago, as a way of bringing a little nature to her doorstep.

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In court, neighbors described scenes reminiscent of "The Birds," with pigeons and sparrows gathering in throngs, thrashing in the air.

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The birds would flock to telephone lines and rooftops surrounding Kansky’s residence, an attorney for the town said in court.