Monthly Archives: June 2009

How can I chase the birds from my balcony automatically? Can we strick wood owl on the balcony?

If you place a wooden owl on your balcony, you will scare the birds away…for a very short time. They will not be fooled for long, and some birds, especially pigeons and crows, often perch on top of owl decoys. … Continue reading

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Bird identification: What bird is this in the picture?

http://www.botanicalstyle.com/shop/printsdetails/1b.html The description doesn't say…so maybe somebody with bird expertise could tell me what it is? Thank you. Whoops sry! I didn't know the link went to all of them. I want to identify the bottom left bird. Easy! It's … Continue reading

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Birds: North American Tern?

I was watching these birds above a pond near where I live in Utah. They were grey/white on the bodies and had a grey head. They were just smaller then a common seagull, but they were shaped like what I … Continue reading

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are robin birds all female at birth?

No. Birds do not have the ability to change sexes.

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why are birds not coming to my new "finch sock"?

is there something special I need to do when putting up a finch sock for the first time? this is a commercial pre-filled sock with thistle seeds made by "kaytee" Birds usually don't need supplementary feeding in Spring/Summer. I'm not … Continue reading

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I have a parakeet and want a second bird, but a different type, can you put 2 different types together?

I was thinking of a cockatiel, can they be housed together? when it comes to birds it's not a good idea to mix species…parakeets can be little bullys and pick on a passive cockatiel.. Basically if your going to get … Continue reading

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How can I keep birds from crapping all over my deck? I used a fake owl last year, but doesn't work this year.

Have you checked the owl to see why it's not working…solar or batteries.? either way solar uses batteries. Creatures and Critters……..You might find something in this link. Be sure and look at the prices befor you purchase. http://www.nightmarefactory.com/animalprops/ Another owl … Continue reading

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Bird Identification: White Ringed Tail, Passerine body?

Looking for an identification of a bird i saw today at a baseball game. I knew the bird was in the Swallow/Swift/Martin family, and then looked around the web and foudn the "Passerine" body classification, but could not find anywhere … Continue reading

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Is a Catfish a Salt Water Fish? Is an Owl a North American bird?

There are different types of Catfish, some live in Saltwater and some fresh water. Owls are located all over the world. Check out the link below to see which types are where. There is also a catfish link too.

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When birds , such as the American robin, Blue Jay, migrate in winter?

in wikipedia it says the American robin migrates, but then i see them. is it possible that they dont migrate in winter depeding on the zone ? i am in zone 6 b North Carolina. why and how so for … Continue reading

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