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FYI: I was at the Carver Park (Lowry) Nature Center last week and they use
a ribbon of foil (red on one side and silver on the other), that
criss-crosseshe windows and keeps the birds away. I have the problem at my
house and plan to try it!
Art - Scott County
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From: mastgar-admin@extension.umn.edu
[mailto:mastgar-admin@extension.umn.edu]On Behalf Of The Mowans
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 1:45 AM
To: Mastgar@extension.umn.edu
Subject: [Mastgar] Birds
A long time ago I heard that if birds banging into windows is a problem ,
hang screening over the windows and they can't see the reflections so
easily. The screen is the type used to replace patio door screens, etc.
At the time, birds were committing hara-kiri against our windows. We live
on a lake in the woods, the windows reflect back like a mirror because they
have a gas between them. The birds think they are flying through the woods
until the window gets in their way. We have lots of very large windows so
the advice was not practical but it makes sense. The worst was the piliated
woodpecker that smashed against a casement window that was open. He did not
revive.
Dody, Morrison
