| [swarms of starlings in basel: a natural phenomenon, a nuisance or a health risk?]. | a natural phenomenon, molestation or a health risk? for the last two decades an avenue in the centre of basel (altrheinweg, klybeckquartier) is known as site for overnight accommodation and assembly of starlings (sturnus vulgaris) during autumn. the nightly visitors cause an immense contamination that directly affects a nursery and a primary school. the aim of the present study was the evaluation of the health risk for the population due to the starlings' droppings, particularly for the children ... | 1998 | 10024775 |