Does the balloon scare away great blue herons?
325491
It did not scare anything away for us, not ducks, doves or finches and does not hold air well either, would not recommend. Tried it tied to pole and floating in pool and sitting in yard.
325492
I think it could have the capacity to scare off any bird, for a short period of time. Once they get used to it, it's a bit less effective.
1127992
No it is large enough for red wing black birds as well as Blue Jays to make a landing plus they do make it swing back and forth.
356154
I've never had a bird fly into the window using this bird feeder so I think your concern can be laid to rest. This is the most fun we've had in a long time to be able to watch the birds so close up. One thing you might want to know if you haven't had a feeder like this before, it takes a while for the birds to find it. Once they do, be sure you have bird feed on hand because they really like it.
588125
There are several ways to keep animals away from your garden. If your referring to birds, try running a string tied on wood stakes through your garden and tying pieces of rags along the run. As the wind blows the rags will wave scaring off the birds, a rubber snake or plastic owl ornament may also work. As for deer and rabbits you can go to your local hardware store and purchase some chicken wire and stake it around your garden. Hope this helped a little!
152247
Yes the mesh is small enough to keep birds out. We've had this in our back yard for over a year and never had any issues.
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I use aluminum pie tins and pieces of aluminum foil, about 2 feet long (fold the end of the foil over a few times to make it strong enough to hold string. And tie two-three pie tins close enough to each other so they bang against each other when the wind blows).They both make noises and freak the birds out. I have a very abundant fig tree and the birds stayed away last year. You could also try a bird balloon, but I think the foil and tins work better.
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NO! It sounds like a chirping bird - and it isn't even a very loud bird! I too got fooled by the name - it is not a dog - but a low level chirp. Depends on if you want a low level alert = fine, but as a deterrent - I do not think this would work. Hope this helps.
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I'd call it more of a deterrent. The birds find it uncomfortable. Works better against smaller birds. I've seen some pretty big woodpeckers - don't know if they'd even notice it!
1655211
I have no idea about the effect on geese. I had no luck at all attempting to deter crows with them.
212817
I notice it does not affect the birds because of the frequency. Birds are all over my yard. There is a different repeller that is set a different frequency to affect birds. Not this one!
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Yes, they work very well to keep doves away. I was sitting on my covered porch and saw a dove fly in and it was looking for a place to land but couldn't because of the bird spikes. It just hovered around a few seconds and then flew off. :)
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Good question! I've hung these over raspberries, now they're in the apple trees. I'll try them by the eaves of my roof and see if they're effective. I'm guessing they will be. Those big tough tough woodpeckers scare easily. Re Robins, they are smart birds and not easily deterred. Everyone thinks the scare balloons are cute hanging amidst the garden, bobbing along. I'll definitely put them up again next year.
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I purchased the hawk to keep birds out of our garden. It worked well.I am hoping over the winter that it will keep the crows/birds off of our winter pool cover.
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these do not scare birds but they have worked on birds hitting my window. But I do have to replace them every few years. I cut up yarn and put in suet cake holders and the birds love it. I go through a ton of yard.
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I'm sure the birds will visit despite the awning. It might take them a bit longer to discover the feeder though. I recommend filling the feeder with black oil sunflower seeds (which is a delightful treat for birds) to help them find it faster.
75125
The only other birds I have seen use this are Titmouse, it defiantly foils the pesky birds I have. Try it, you love it.
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Not that I know of. When I take it out during water changes I need to put it in the shade to stop the pump. I'm home all the time and don't run low on water...knock on wood. I do love it. It took a while for the birds to overcome their fear but now I see them in the bath.