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Pa Miller · 02-17-2015, 05:57 AM

I got a woodpecker the smallest one I've ever seen every day he comes and taps on my windows on the RV .. I guess he's seeing his reflection , but why peck on it ? LOL

capt.caveman · 02-17-2015, 06:04 AM

I used to have one show up every day and tap on my metal chimney.

Pa Miller · 02-17-2015, 06:09 AM

LOL my wife says make him stop....LOL I told her I talked to him about it and he just won't listen ! LOL

bap · 02-17-2015, 06:23 AM

i had to go to war with a bird once,,,we bought a brand new black mustang gt and this bird would peck and scratch the car up every day,,,i would cover the car and it still would get under the cover and attack it.....finally the 12 gauge stopped it,,,

Pa Miller · 02-17-2015, 06:27 AM

LOL Bap He's not hurting mine pecking on the windows , but it's very loud ...

J Birder · 02-17-2015, 07:00 AM

If you really want to see a war with the birds, visit Anhinga Trail in the Florida Everglades. The Black Vultures there have taken to eating rubber. They will devour windshield wiper blades, seals around windows and doors, and any other exposed rubber.

It has become so bad, that the Park Service has taken to lending out tarps and bungee cords.

Joel

Pa Miller · 02-17-2015, 07:03 AM

Wow never heard of that J Birder ! Those are big birds and nasty ones too !

patmsp · 02-17-2015, 07:15 AM

Amazon sells a reflective Mylar tape to scare away birds. I had a woodpecker that was insistent on making a nest outside of our bedroom window at home. I put up a 3 foot piece of tape, it blows in the wind and I haven't seen him since.

Go to Amazon and put in bird tape.....it's around $6.00.

Dog Folks · 02-17-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by J Birder

If you really want to see a war with the birds, visit Anhinga Trail in the Florida Everglades. The Black Vultures there have taken to eating rubber. They will devour windshield wiper blades, seals around windows and doors, and any other exposed rubber.

It has become so bad, that the Park Service has taken to lending out tarps and bungee cords.

Joel

It is becoming an large problem in Florida. They have been a problem in the Sarasota area for going on 10 years now.

Research is under way to determine why. Initial thoughts are it is a component used in latte model rubber materials used in manufacturing. .

bap · 02-17-2015, 07:17 AM

yea never heard of that,,,wonder why there after the rubber???,,,i can understand them seeing thereself and thinking its another bird,,,,but eating rubber thats krazy...must be missing something in there diet,,,

and about the woodpecker even the small ladderbacks, pack a big punch...im sure its loud in there..,,

429CV23 · 02-17-2015, 08:13 AM

Stuffed woodpeckers make great hood ornaments or side mirror decorations.

flaggship1 · 02-17-2015, 08:52 AM

These guys in RGV stay high in the palms. Hope they don't come knocking on our door or windows. They are noisy when they get to chattering. Lol.

Dog Folks · 02-17-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 429CV23

Stuffed woodpeckers make great hood ornaments or side mirror decorations.

Hello I am from the federal government, and here to help you. Killing a federally protected bird, such as a woodpecker can result in up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $15,000.

Can I get your full name, address, and contact information please?

flaggship1 · 02-17-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dog Folks

Hello I am from the federal government, and here to help you. Killing a federally protected bird, such as a woodpecker can result in up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $15,000.

Can I get your full name, address, and contact information please?

They do taste like eagle. Which tastes like rattlesnake. Which tastes like chicken. Chickens have more meat on em so I skip the middle proteins and go right for the clucks...