Residents in the southwest area of the City of Clinton this week may be hearing loud noises like shots fired from a gun.

Over the past month, local authorities have been getting complaints from residents in the Hillcrest subdivision of turkey vultures. According to Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers, they have received a special permit from the Department of Natural Resources for a special pyrotechnic to scare this bird off.

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The vultures are congregating near certain trees in Clinton, but not only that, they have very unique characteristics that may them very hazardous. According to Chief Lowers, the vulture projectile vomits and it's vomit can do a great deal of harm.

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The Chief notes, this particular vulture was nearly extinct but has made quite a comeback. He says it has picked out specific trees in the area and will flock to them. He adds it is been in the evening hours they have started to congregate.

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The Chief explains right at dusk is when they begin to roost, and Monday night, they deployed four or five of the noise makers. They begin the deployment of the noise makers just before dark, around dusk. He does believe they will continue to roost through at least mid-week.

He encourages residents to not be alarmed in that area of the city, as they will be making a lot of noise, but at the same time, encourages residents to call in anything they may think is suspicious.