Help with Bird Window Tapping (1 Viewer)

[NolaGirl]

Hello!

I have a pair of very committed cardinals who tap from dawn 'til dusk on my bathroom window. I read on another forum that it could be mating behavior and seeing their reflection. The window is very matted and not reflective but I've raised the window, tried to shoo them, placed paper on it to reduce possible reflection, all to no avail. The female is particularly excitable and pecks for hours on end. The male joins every now and then. Neither are very impressed with me as when I open the window and tell them to stop they stand inches away and turn their heads from side to side as if they're questioning me.

Any advice on how to get them to stop pecking? Although they're beautiful the incessant tic is driving me nuts! Oh and as a side note, this has been going on for over a month. Thanks!

 

[Siwsipiwsi]

Bird pecking on windows

Hello NolaGirl

I have every sympathy with you. Since last week I have a pair of Long Tailed Tits who are tapping on my breakfast room windows and doors all day long. This is where I spend a great deal of my time so it is both highly distracting and fascinating in equal measure! The windows were washed last week so I don't think they are pecking for food but they may be seeing reflections which they don't like. It is too large an area to try and cover the glass but I wondered whether you might be able to do that ?

The other option is to take a philosophical stance and marvel at the wonders of nature!

Hopefully it will soon sort itself out once they hatch their babies!

Best of luck
Siwsipiwsi

QUOTE=NolaGirl;3186255]Hello!

I have a pair of very committed cardinals who tap from dawn 'til dusk on my bathroom window. I read on another forum that it could be mating behavior and seeing their reflection. The window is very matted and not reflective but I've raised the window, tried to shoo them, placed paper on it to reduce possible reflection, all to no avail. The female is particularly excitable and pecks for hours on end. The male joins every now and then. Neither are very impressed with me as when I open the window and tell them to stop they stand inches away and turn their heads from side to side as if they're questioning me.

Any advice on how to get them to stop pecking? Although they're beautiful the incessant tic is driving me nuts! Oh and as a side note, this has been going on for over a month. Thanks![/QUOTE]

 

[Warixenjalka]

Are they pecking the window glass or the frames?

In Finland (so maybe in other countries too) has traditionally been used linseed oil puddy in window-frames, for sealing and some birds (tits specially) seem to like the taste of it.

You can try to put flying hawks silhouette (paper cut) on the window.

 

[crazyfingers]

There is a spray people use around here to keep rodents out of the yard. Not harmful, just very stinky. Have you tried spring the outside window with really stinky stuff? Maybe stray your cat with water and rub her on the outside window?

 

[abcpeanutbutter]

I have a chickadee who attacks all the rear windows of my house. For several days I kept hearing bangs on my bathroom window thinking it was just house noises or wind. Then the kitchen window and bedroom window and now the back door. I finally put sheets and things over the outside of the window and that seems to keep this busy boy away for the time being. I made a video of him attacking his refection. He would do it for hours if I let him:
http://youtu.be/bfExeKZRljY

 

[coaltit]

Hi there like your video, most propertys here now have double glazeing which started comeing in from the 1980,s
No linseed putty there but yes they are quick opportunists when a opportunity arrise,s birds are.