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After Tens of Thousands of Pigeons Vanish, One Comes Back

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Re: After Tens of Thousands of Pigeons Vanish, One Comes Back

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I'd like something that keeps pigeons off my balcony. Surprisingly little works. I have a motion detecting sonic alarm that doesn't work - maybe it's in the wrong frequency for pigeons. I wonder if a motion detecting laser frightener would work better. Kickstarter anyone?

You just need to militarize your balcony with Python: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPgqfnKG_T4

Re: After Tens of Thousands of Pigeons Vanish, One Comes Back

#22

I'd like something that keeps pigeons off my balcony. Surprisingly little works. I have a motion detecting sonic alarm that doesn't work - maybe it's in the wrong frequency for pigeons. I wonder if a motion detecting laser frightener would work better. Kickstarter anyone?

Have you tried a feline alarm system? Worked for us.

Re: After Tens of Thousands of Pigeons Vanish, One Comes Back

#23

I'd like something that keeps pigeons off my balcony. Surprisingly little works. I have a motion detecting sonic alarm that doesn't work - maybe it's in the wrong frequency for pigeons. I wonder if a motion detecting laser frightener would work better. Kickstarter anyone?

You can try with a plastic or resin bird of prey figure.

Re: After Tens of Thousands of Pigeons Vanish, One Comes Back

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post #22

I'd like something that keeps pigeons off my balcony. Surprisingly little works. I have a motion detecting sonic alarm that doesn't work - maybe it's in the wrong frequency for pigeons. I wonder if a motion detecting laser frightener would work better. Kickstarter anyone?

Have you tried a feline alarm system? Worked for us.

Thanks. I'd like to give that a try. Do you have a link to the type of model that has worked for you?

Re: After Tens of Thousands of Pigeons Vanish, One Comes Back

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Have you tried a feline alarm system? Worked for us.

Thanks. I'd like to give that a try. Do you have a link to the type of model that has worked for you?

I'd get one used or second hand, since they tend to be better at detecting the birds.

Re: After Tens of Thousands of Pigeons Vanish, One Comes Back

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks. I'd like to give that a try. Do you have a link to the type of model that has worked for you?

I'd get one used or second hand, since they tend to be better at detecting the birds.

sure, but 'feline alarm system' is kind of vague - what type or model worked for you?
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