Identifying damage to Vehicles caused by Wildlife

What is the nature of the damage?

• Chipped Paint
• Gnawing
• Nests
• Wipers

Chipped Paint

• Animals see their reflection in the paint and will sometimes peck at it.
• Probably turkeys, or other fowl.

Gnawing

• Gnawing is usually identified by the size of the gnaw marks
• Voles = 1/16 inch
• Rabbits = 1/4 inch
• Porcupine
• Squirrels

Nests

• Nests are usually caused by mice or similar rodents.

Windshield Wipers

• Yes, a number of birds love to peck at windshield wipers. Here is our list of known suspects. If you become aware of others please let us know.
• Crows
• Boat-tailed Grackle