confused of chalus Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 We have been hearing thumps against the windows over the past couple of weeks - birds flying straight at them.Some have flown away,apparently unscathed. A few have fallen, stunned, onto the patio recovering slowly.A couple of blue tits have been found dead, and today was the last straw - a woodpecker who has been entertaining us while eating literally dozens of fatballs all spring was killed.Is there anything we can do to stop this. The offending window is a large one, in the half converted barn, so no shutters or curtains.Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 [quote user="confused of chalus"]A couple of blue tits have been found dead, and today was the last straw - a woodpecker who has been entertaining us while eating literally dozens of fatballs all spring was killed. [/quote]Friends who have much the same problem have stuck motifs or designs on the window at the most appropriate height They have also added a couple of metal tubular windchimes outside aswell. Seems to be working for them ... but these additions might not be on your most desired list.Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 An old CD, strung on a piece of string so it can spin in front of the window works wonders.Easily removed too.Gary.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I think the RSPB may do some stickers that are black and in the shape of birds in flight. Saw them in 'Spring Watch' on BBC1 last week as they were discussing this problem. Perhaps you can have someone send some out to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 The RSPB do have stickers...http://shopping.rspb.org.uk/c/BirdAccessories.htm... but you could always make your own via a scanner / photocopier.http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_5806040_make-bird-window-collision-decals.htmlThey do work and even if you aren't keen on decorating your windows this way, you're probably even less keen on removing bodies each day. [geek] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Those RSPB stickers work well, and peel off without leaving marks whenever you want to clean the windows - if you do yours. They used to be just black bird shapes, which I preferred. We need some for France, as we've been having pigeons flying into the widows, but luckily they have escaped unscathed so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused of chalus Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Thanks everyone, I think I can manage something like the bird stickers, at least temporarily until we are living in the place. (about ten years at the present rate![:)])Can't tell you how much we will miss that woodpecker! Hours of entertainment from our dining room window as he smashed his way through the fat balls. Beats the World Cup any time. OH says to look on the bright side - he was costing us a fortune![:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 [quote user="confused of chalus"]Thanks everyone, I think I can manage something like the bird stickers, at least temporarily until we are living in the place. (about ten years at the present rate![:)])Can't tell you how much we will miss that woodpecker! Hours of entertainment from our dining room window as he smashed his way through the fat balls. Beats the World Cup any time. OH says to look on the bright side - he was costing us a fortune![:(][/quote]What are fat balls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 They are the balls you buy in packets, normally 6 in a packet, that are made of Fat and full of seeds and hang them off your bird feeder or trees...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Fat Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Unlike skinny balls which are????????????Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 probably a bit like my Labrador which was castrated on Tuesday. They removed the testicles, but left all the skin, so he looks no different than before, just baggy and skinny in that region!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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