Want to protect birds at the window feeder but am worried will this scare them away from it?
1695986
I don't think so. I don't have a feeder around and they still come on porch. Did have a bird fly into window, couple of times. It was more like it may have been going after insect than trying to fly through window, so not 100% sure if these work or not. Other than that bird, have not had issue.
1695987
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.
1695988
I didn't notice any difference in activity, even with the feeder that is close to a window. Most of my feeders are around the edge of the deck or just beyond it. I do not feed during the summer since I'm told it's better to have them find food on their own, so I don't have as many birds close by now as I did earlier.
32855
It should - you can adjust the spring mechanism. If the doves are getting in, just make it more sensitive. Ours keeps out grackles (medium-sized bird).
1286019
I guessing that if they can't sit or roost that they would find it difficult to build a nest, but I don't really know. My experience is that this stuff kept the birds away.
1401232
I bought mine for pigeons and it does not work very well. and I found one of my dogs with a squirrel in its mouth the other day, so not sure if it will scare them away.
1247330
Having no trouble with it sticking to the window. Had it on the window for 5 months and maybe a bird would go in it for a few seconds and then fly away. I was disappointed it is so small. Two birds can not fit in the feeder at once. I think the birds are afraid of the confined feeling, and they are scared to go in and eat the seeds. If I put some seeds on top of the feeder some will come and eat but they won't go in. Hope this helps someone.
1721372
I don't think so. The birds can probably see the screen. The windows that I have added these decals to hardly ever have bird hits anymore. They work well.
1885546
I do not know about chickens. I live in a fifth floor apt with balcony and my review reflects that the birds coming to my feeder were not deterred by it at all.
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.
1445319
The birds that come to my feeders drink from this ALOT. I see several per day, every day. I clean it every few days with a special sponge and brush for cleaning bird feeders, and then I refill it with the hose. As other writers have said, don't let it get dirty. Not only will that keep away the birds, but it could also make the bird population sick. Second, make sure it is high enough, and in a tree or close to one. They need to feel safe. I recommend posting it on a 4x4 pole, because when it's windy this thing swings alot, and the water flies out. And keep it near your feeders.
1612659
It has a pretty wide topper on it to keep out rain and snow. We just got ours recently and that has not been an issue yet. The mesh on the sides is small enough that I think it would be difficult for jays or grackles to get their beak in there. We had trouble with crows and another feeder but have not had any issues with this one so far.
119841
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.
1128480
No problem... It has a plastic insert-it might get slightly wet, but the birds don't seem to mind. I live in PA if that helps & I've had this feeder for several seasons & it's the best I've owned.
948636
I am sorry I don't have a very good answer. I gave it to my daughter for Christmas. She has it up but so far no birds. Hoping for spring nesters.She thinks it could get noisy if it were in a bedroom because it is right up against the window..and there would be lots of chirping from baby birds.I guess it depends how sensitive you would be to that kind of noise.I think it would be a lot of fun to watch.Sorry I can't be of more help.
1315867
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.
425081
I'm not sure. We were hoping it would scare the birds away, especially woodpeckers. (Our house is all wood) But it did not work. Now it just sits there now as an ornament.
1732178
There is glass on the backside and you can see in very clearly. Sadly, we've had ours on the window in two different locations for about a month and a half and have had no tenants. Think the birdies feel they would be too close to the humans. There is a nest under our patio about 6 feet away and many in the birdhouses in the trees.
1921097
No. Unless your cats hits the window fairly hard it will will scare him. It's a good item