Territorial Blackbird?

[paddyhasneeds]

Our street has a small problem in that we appear to have a territorial, or mentally disturbed resident Blackbird.

It spends a lot of time sitting on car mirrors pecking at its reflection, and (the irritating bit) stting all down the sides of the cars - in true NIMBY style it was quite funny until I walked outside this morning to find its territory had grown.

One solution seems to be to put a bag over the wing mirrors, but that quickly gets tedious.

Any suggestions that might divert its attention elsewhere?

Never can find Wile E Coyote when you need him can you and I'm not sure how to arrange a hit via the local Moggies.

[colonel c]

Apparently lion dung is an effective deterrent.

[The Riddler]

Get a starting pistol. (or some other bang making device) It works on all birds, not just mental Blackbirds.

Edited by The Riddler on Sunday 19th April 12:45

[OllieWinchester]

The Riddler said:

Get a starting CO2 air pistol. It works on all birds, not just mental Blackbirds.

EFA....

[paddyhasneeds]

OK Starting Pistol - presumably a kids cap gun (can you still buy those, elth n safety?) is cheaper but relies on spotting the mental little st plus it'd probably ps off the neigbours who aren't affected.

Not sure if lion dung is a serious suggestion or not? Makes sense from the POV that Bird see st, thinks "Oh fk big cat" but is that from experience or just throwing ideas in the air?

[JamesM]

[fido]

It's really difficult to serve a tennis ball at a blackbird?

[109 Bob]

fido said:

It's really difficult to serve a tennis ball at a blackbird?

plus they're really not good at mixed doubles

[Johnny]

Nothing to do with the TA acquiring an SR71 then..?

[mybrainhurts]

JamesM said:

Why can't these poncey tennis types call a bat a bat...?

Edited by mybrainhurts on Sunday 19th April 16:45

[NDA]

109 Bob said:

fido said:

It's really difficult to serve a tennis ball at a blackbird?

plus they're really not good at mixed doubles

Venus seems to do quite well though.

[mybrainhurts]

NDA said:

109 Bob said:

fido said:

It's really difficult to serve a tennis ball at a blackbird?

plus they're really not good at mixed doubles

Venus seems to do quite well though.

And what of Uranus...?

[NDA]

Didn't get on with Serena. 'Parrently.

[Mr Dave]

Cut out a picture of a cat.

Stick to mirror.

Mentally disturbed bird flies up to wing mirror to admire/attack itself.

Sees cat.

After that I dont know what will happen.

[paddyhasneeds]

Never ever thought I'd actually be wishing for a Gassing Station/Nature/Useful Replies Only sub-forum

[groucho]

paddyhasneeds said:

Our street has a small problem in that we appear to have a territorial, or mentally disturbed resident Blackbird.

It spends a lot of time sitting on car mirrors pecking at its reflection, and (the irritating bit) stting all down the sides of the cars - in true NIMBY style it was quite funny until I walked outside this morning to find its territory had grown.

One solution seems to be to put a bag over the wing mirrors, but that quickly gets tedious.

Any suggestions that might divert its attention elsewhere?

Never can find Wile E Coyote when you need him can you and I'm not sure how to arrange a hit via the local Moggies.

Can't you push the mirrors in?

[HappyGoLucky]

paddyhasneeds said:

Any suggestions that might divert its attention elsewhere?

Rub some lard on the bonnet of a neighbours car and sprinkle liberally with bird seed, that should keep the little blighter busy. It might piss the neighbour concerned off a tad so I'd do it in the hours of darkness.

HTH

[paddyhasneeds]

groucho said:

paddyhasneeds said:

Our street has a small problem in that we appear to have a territorial, or mentally disturbed resident Blackbird.

It spends a lot of time sitting on car mirrors pecking at its reflection, and (the irritating bit) stting all down the sides of the cars - in true NIMBY style it was quite funny until I walked outside this morning to find its territory had grown.

One solution seems to be to put a bag over the wing mirrors, but that quickly gets tedious.

Any suggestions that might divert its attention elsewhere?

Never can find Wile E Coyote when you need him can you and I'm not sure how to arrange a hit via the local Moggies.

Can't you push the mirrors in?

Yes but only to a certain angle. I guess it depends on the little bds eyesight whether it catches sight of itself. One of the neighbours who's car has endured the bulk of the attacks has apparently decided to take action if it continues.

[groucho]

paddyhasneeds said:

groucho said:

paddyhasneeds said:

Our street has a small problem in that we appear to have a territorial, or mentally disturbed resident Blackbird.

It spends a lot of time sitting on car mirrors pecking at its reflection, and (the irritating bit) stting all down the sides of the cars - in true NIMBY style it was quite funny until I walked outside this morning to find its territory had grown.

One solution seems to be to put a bag over the wing mirrors, but that quickly gets tedious.

Any suggestions that might divert its attention elsewhere?

Never can find Wile E Coyote when you need him can you and I'm not sure how to arrange a hit via the local Moggies.

Can't you push the mirrors in?

Yes but only to a certain angle. I guess it depends on the little bds eyesight whether it catches sight of itself. One of the neighbours who's car has endured the bulk of the attacks has apparently decided to take action if it continues.

It's nesting, that's why it's territorial. If you push the mirrors in I can't see how the bird will see the reflection. It sees it as it flies by.

[paddyhasneeds]

It's been going for neighbours house windows and patio doors too - quite interesting really as it's not something anyone I know had ever encountered.

I'm hoping pushing the mirrors back will work, but being blunt I don't especially want to be doing that every day from now to eternity - any idea how long it's likely to keep on with this behaviour as according to one neighbour its already been a good few weeks.