Corp000085 Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Over the past week, I've had a group of 2-3 mockingbirds take up residence in a bush at the corner of my driveway. They are notoriously territorial and will even attack humans if they are a perceived threat. With that said, I'm public enemy #1 to them. Besides killing them or re landscaping, anyone got any suggestions to ward them away or at least stop the dive-bombs? On a side note, these birds set up in military like positions using roof peaks and a streetlight. They're actually rather interesting creatures if not really annoying!
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 On 7/17/2015 at 6:41 PM, Corp000085 said: Over the past week, I've had a group of 2-3 mockingbirds take up residence in a bush at the corner of my driveway. They are notoriously territorial and will even attack humans if they are a perceived threat. With that said, I'm public enemy #1 to them. Besides killing them or re landscaping, anyone got any suggestions to ward them away or at least stop the dive-bombs? On a side note, these birds set up in military like positions using roof peaks and a streetlight. They're actually rather interesting creatures if not really annoying! Man up, shoot the f*ck out of them.
Deranged Rhino Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 After a quick Google search, I found an instruction (EJ) manual that seems made for your situation:
Cugalabanza Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 I think the next step is for you to buy a diamond ring. That should help, at least until it turns brass.
Deranged Rhino Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Apparently you're going to need a ball of yarn and a pocket watch...
eball Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 On 7/17/2015 at 6:57 PM, GreggyT said: Apparently you're going to need a ball of yarn and a pocket watch... And a tree with a big knot...and work at night.
bbb Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 On 7/17/2015 at 6:57 PM, GreggyT said: After a quick Google search, I found an instruction (EJ) manual that seems made for your situation:
DC Tom Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 On 7/17/2015 at 6:41 PM, Corp000085 said: They're actually rather interesting creatures if not really annoying! Around these parts they call them "DC Tom birds."
stevestojan Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 You sure they're not cat birds? I have those here and they attack me and my dog.
The Jokeman Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 On 7/17/2015 at 6:57 PM, GreggyT said: After a quick Google search, I found an instruction (EJ) manual that seems made for your situation: "Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
Corp000085 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Posted July 18, 2015 Well it turns out if I cut the yard, lay down fertilizer and big poison throughout the yard with an aggressive posture, lots of yelling and stomping my feet, they will leave you alone.
Chef Jim Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 On 7/18/2015 at 4:30 PM, Corp000085 said: Well it turns out if I cut the yard, lay down fertilizer and big poison throughout the yard with an aggressive posture, lots of yelling and stomping my feet, they will leave you alone. After that your neighbors would probably leave you alone too.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 On 7/17/2015 at 6:50 PM, joesixpack said: Man up, shoot the f*ck out of them.
/dev/null Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 On 7/17/2015 at 6:50 PM, joesixpack said: Man up, shoot the f*ck out of them. ^this Paintball gun should do the trick. Just be aware of your surroundings in case you miss On 7/17/2015 at 7:05 PM, DC Tom said: Around these parts they call them "DC Tom birds." Because you both like to sh*t on stuff from up high on your perch
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