Bye bye blackbird - 14 News, WFIE, Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro

Bye bye blackbird

Posted: Updated:
Owensboro, Ky. (WFIE) -

A pyrotechnic event is set for Owensboro this weekend.

The event is part of the city's blackbird control program.

It is scheduled to start on Saturday and last approximately four days in the vicinity of the 2200 block of Yewells Landing North.

Justin Mahoney, wildlife specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's APHIS Wildlife Services,will set off pyrotechnics each evening.

Officials say residents in the area should expect the loud noises and flashing lights from the controlled pyrotechnics during that time.

Copyright 2012 WFIE. All rights reserved.