Are rooks classed as pests?

There is a rookery very close to my residence, there are hundreds of rooks living in this rookery in some large trees.


The problems are, these birds form in my garden from the very early hours, not only that they pirch on our roof, conservitory and garden fence, not only causing terrific noise early morning but severe damage to property, cars, garden furniture etc. from extensive bird droppings.


The problem is the neighbers feed the smaller birds with bird feeders and this is attracting the rooks.


Now my question is are rooks a protected bird, and if not whos responsibility is it to keep the rook community in check to be a suitable size.


What is the solution from this bird nightmare

Are rooks classed as pests?
i've known several large houses that have rookery's basically its like the old saying "a crow in a crowd is a rook, a rook on it's own is a crow" - you best bet is to speak to enviromental health regarding the noise pollution and mess - you can get hold of them through your local council and they'll be able to tell you if any controls are in place. hope this helps.
Reply:IM NOT ENTIRELY SURE BUT I THINK THEY ARE THEY FLOK AROUND IN A GROUP. THEY NEST IN OUR CHIMNEYS ,THEY **** EVRYWHERE. AND THERE QUITE BIG!!