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A pair of bluebirds raised a family in our back yard (mostly pine trees). Now one bluebird keeps attacking our windows. He isn't frightened off by our waving at him; he just moves to another window. Frankly, he is making a mess of our windows. We tried putting a cutout of a hawk, but no use. Cats (inside) don't frighten him either. Happens whether blinds are open or closed. He sits on the windowsill till we chase him, then flies at the windows, making a mess. Any ideas?
Very normal behavior. A cardinal is attacking my window now. The males fight their reflecton. It usually stops after the mating season. Possible solutions:
1. Cover window with cloth or paper.
2. Hang garden netting.
3. Soap window.
4. Hang strips of cloth,ribbon or mylar
5. Ignore it.
If you will send your mailing address to walshaw1@cox.net I will send you a free 20 page bluebird book. Bluebird Bob.
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Answers by Expert:
Bluebird Bob Walshaw
Expertise
I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please.
Experience
I have had a 100+ nestbox trail for more than 20 years, I do a lot of writing, public speaking and educational work in this field. My hands-on Bluebird talks include more than 1000 people each year.
Organizations
Oklahoma Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society, National Audubon Society, Oklahoma Audubon Society, Oklahoma Fur Bearers Alliance
Publications
Bluebird Magazine, Oklahoma Today, Fur-Fish-Game, Birds & Blooms, Nature Society News,Back Woodsman Magazine, Tulsa World, Broken Arrow ledger, Teaching Tolerance magazine,Trappers World, OK Hole Story, Birders World
Education/Credentials
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, Graduate of the Home Study Course in Bird Biology from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Oklahoma Master Naturalist. I am also a pofessional speaker and writer.
Awards and Honors
Chosen as a public speaker for the North American Bluebird Society, Bluebird trail accepted as part of the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail, Chosen as a panel speaker at the 2006 NABS Convention.
Past/Present Clients
Many
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