Guano, poop, birdsh**, droppings - whatever you call it, it certainly gets everywhere when birds are around.

Folklore used to say it was good luck if a bird pooped on you. It’s believed by some that bird droppings ward off bad influences, bring wealth and bring luck in the lottery. In some parts of India bird poop is seen as a blessing from the gods – it’s said bird droppings can bring success and fortune.

Other culture's don't think it's quite so lucky but one thing for sure is that in North Tyneside, it is damn messy. And boy does that stuff stain stone work and tarnish painted surfaces!

More and more people have been contacting us about birds sitting on their aerial, meaning that the inevitable mess is on their car, their patio or their freshly hung out washing.

And do you know what, sometimes it is just as simple as repositioning their aerial, so that whilst full reception is still achieved, the direct line of fire is adjusted.

If you've got a bit of a poop problem, give us a shout and we will send Blaine and Grant your way to see if it can be sorted!