Keeping birds away?

[Deleted member 30519]

Anyone have any good tips on keeping birds away? They destroyed my black 18 JLs paint a few years ago. By the time I figured out where they were nesting it was too late. Our parking spots are right next to the front porch and they build nests under the wood. I see them now trying fly over debris to build. I cleared it out but they are too persistent. I put up a streamer flag but it doesn't really seem to work. My JT is silver so idk if they will see their reflections like they did with my black paint. They would literally sit on my mirrors and spare tire and smash their heads into my paint like world war z zombies.

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[IamAlan]

You need a guard cat.
May I introduce:
Chloe The Assassin.

 

[Trailman]

You could put bird spikes under the porch ceiling (or wherever they are building nests).

 

[Deleted member 30519]

You need a guard cat.
May I introduce:
Chloe The Assassin.

Unfortunately we can't have pets.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

You could put bird spikes under the porch ceiling (or wherever they are building nests).

Thanks I'll look into that. I think they are also building nests in the pine bushes right next to our spot. I feel bad trying to clean it out but I know they are gonna pull the same crap they did with my JL.

 

[Trailman]

Thanks I'll look into that. I think they are also building nests in the bush right next to our spot. I feel bad trying to clean it out but I know they are gonna pull the same crap they did with my JL.

They’re pretty common. Lowe’s and Home Depot will have them, as does Amazon. Should solve the porch problem but I’m not sure about the bushes.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

They’re pretty common. Lowe’s and Home Depot will have them, as does Amazon. Should solve the porch problem but I’m not sure about the bushes.

Thanks!

 

[TennesseePA]

Owl statues work too. You have to move them around or the nesting birds will realize that they aren’t going to be rated by a bigger bladder bird.

 

[TennesseePA]

You could also staple some window screen to the bottom of the joists. But if there is any opening at all they will find it and get in.

 

[Sazabi19]

Unless you live on a large farm, please don't have cats and put them outside, they're an absolute nuisance to your neighbors and wildlife. They fuck with the animals we want around (ducks, squirrels, songbirds, etc...) and get on their stuff.

Don't get me wrong, I love cats, they are my favorite, but they're an invasive species to the US (except some large cats in wild areas) and it's irresponsible to let them out. Not to mention when they get run over everyone gets all sad.

We had a neighbor who's cat kept spraying stuff on our property to mark territory, climb on our vehicles, attack ducks in the yard, destroy plants, and wander into our garage. We tried to speak to our neighbor about it but they didn't care. Eventually the cat was trapped and taken very far away and released.

 

[Pescado]

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[Oilburner]

Unfortunately we can't have pets.

Just because you are feeding a stray cat does not mean it has to come inside.

 

[Professor_Chaos]

Unless you live on a large farm, please don't have cats and put them outside, they're an absolute nuisance to your neighbors and wildlife. They fuck with the animals we want around (ducks, squirrels, songbirds, etc...) and get on their stuff.

Don't get me wrong, I love cats, they are my favorite, but they're an invasive species to the US (except some large cats in wild areas) and it's irresponsible to let them out. Not to mention when they get run over everyone gets all sad.

We had a neighbor who's cat kept spraying stuff on our property to mark territory, climb on our vehicles, attack ducks in the yard, destroy plants, and wander into our garage. We tried to speak to our neighbor about it but they didn't care. Eventually the cat was trapped and taken very far away and released.

Just a different perspective. Moved to a new house last year and turned out 3 stray cats call the backyard woods home. Small neighborhood but would guess around 10 or so around in total.

Zero problems, they keep to themselves and take care of pests. Ducks still hang out in the stream, birds still nest in the trees.

None of the problems you mentioned. Obviously those things happened to you and don't blame you for solving your problem.

Just wanted to say that hasn't been my experience in the slightest.

I would guess just how feral the stray is makes a huge difference. Our strays are no more a nuisance than the squirrels.

Not trying to argue or whatever just not my experience. Am sure they vary.

Groundhogs on the otherhand.... wish they were scared of cats...

 

[Munkey Boy]

20 gauge, bird shot. Just kidding?

What? I live in AZ. They issue you a gun, an Oldsmobuick, and a melanoma treatment punch card as soon as you move here. I felt obligated to my state to suggest superior fire power. Go team! nevermind, bad idea.

 

[DocMike]

Don't shoot your eye out!

Red Rider carbine action bb gun. Make sure you get the compass in the stock

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