Anyone tried these on herons?
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I tried them on my houseboat and they do not work to keep any birds off the boat. I had all kind of bird droppings and what was left of partially eaten fish on the deck of the boat in the area where I has these hanging. The birds we have are cranes so I can't say anything about herons, but they didn't work on cranes.
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Not herons, but they kept geese away. You just have to move them around so the birds don't get used to them.
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I haven't tried them on herons, but if you use the tape which you can purchase separately helps a lot.
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I used them over waders to duck hunt slippery rocks on Long Island sound, they did not stay on very well and ripped shortly after purchase. I would say for walking around on icy stuff in boots or shoes maybe, anything more demanding no.
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I've had a bit of a problem with them and have had a bit of success with plain scare tactics - like tapping the box when they're in there - and putting only hard seed in like safflower, large sunflower (not black oil) and thistle. I got this from http://nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/managing-house-sparrows-and-european-starlings/ in the section on feeding.
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yes. they work really well and can remove hooks that have been swallowed without hurting the fish. Great multipurpose tool.
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I don't know. I bought it for Herons. I don't know if racoons are afraid of water.
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Excellent for birds. That was what I bought them for. I wish I could think of the review article I read that led me to choose these, but I cannot. No problems whatever.
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I think they are pretty good. What you must do it throw out their nesting materials and they will go somewhere else. You have to keep an eye on the birdhouse. Sparrows will even throw out other birds young ones.
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I bought them to work in the pond as they are waterproof, but I think that they are tough enough to work in the rose bushes! That's a great idea; I may try it myself.
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Hi Michele.These bird spikes can definitely keep the pigeons off your feeders. You may however prefer the stainless steel option found here: Aspectek Stainless Steel Bird Spikes Kit, 10 Feet with Transparent Silicone Glue as they are much more flexible and will bend to the shape of your feeder much easier.Warm regards,Deal Republic
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I haven't, but I did use it on Bumbleride Flite which is about the same size. It fits but will be a bit loose like in the pic.
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I built a water system out if PVC using these nipples and the birds had no trouble finding and using them. The chicks are very aware of their surroundings and are attracted to shiny things. They will naturally peck at them and will find that they are their source of water in no time. They tend to drip a little if not properly installed. Use Teflon tape when you screw them in and they should be fine.
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Hi, absolutely...I have a pair of Zebra Finches and one Orange Weaver, I just fill the bathing area about half full for the smaller birds. They love it and it is easy to use and clean.
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The only advice I can give you is to spend the extra money and buy the Oasis Saddle Style Nipples already in the PVC pipe. I tried the red ones first and they either didnt like them or couldnt get enough water out. I gave up and went to the oasis and all of my birds (200 or so) started using them right away young and old alike.
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I actually used them for freshwater sturgeon. I had fairly good success with them.
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No they are really good as long as you do have a tripodThey are just so big and heavy.I watch seabirds from the shore about half a mile away and they are really good for the money
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If you are an extremely serious birder, they probably aren't the best but, that said, distance viewing is just fine....not spectacular but certainly good enough for identification and observation. Be sure to get the 8.5x21 and not the 6.5x21. BTW, they adjust very quickly from close in viewing to distance viewing....and they are lightweight enough that you don't mind carrying them on a long hike. I love them!
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They are very effective to protect from deer damage and should work for geese. Heavy gauge plastic stands up well to the elements.