Tag Archives: birds
Any experience with one of those sonic goose repellent systems that chase away geese with honking noises?
I live in a California desert community that features 3 small water features–rare for the desert. We are overrun with geese, coots and ducks all winter long and nothing seems to repel them. The grounds are covered with bird excrement to the point I believe it is a health hazard. I have been exploring a … Continue reading
What plants? ? ?
Okay I have a good size are that I want use as a speciel area for the birds….what plants should I plant? ? Anyone have any good suggustions on the layout off everything? ? I was thinking of putting a little pond or water feature in it to…good or bad idea? ? Any suggustions or … Continue reading
How do I stop birds from getting into my pool and dying?
I have the biggest problem with birds dying in my pool. I don’t know how they get there, or why they are there, but it’s really annoying. I have a neighbor that has a bunch of bird feeders in his yard, and I’m wondering if they are coming inrto my yard to drink water, or … Continue reading
If you have two large birds would you be able to live in a community?
Would they have to be inside? We are moving to Florida. Our birds are hoping to be outside birds with tree shading and a timed misting system but I understand most houses in Florida are communities..
How do you attract birds to an outdoor bird bath?
The birds love the yard sprinklers. We put us two baths an so far, no takers.
How do I get birds from pooping in my swimming pool?
I have a 24′ above ground pool. I have a huge problem with birds pooping in it daily. There are no power lines above the pool and they dont seem to be pooping on the rails of the pool. I have heard that rubber snakes work well, however I am dearly afraid of snakes. Does … Continue reading
winter & water features?
A previous Q&A said that antifreeze in an outdoor water feature was not a good idea. What about putting salt in the water to keep it from freezing – or, at least, to keep it from freezing at the normal freezing temperature? animals & birds would be able to taste the salt at the first … Continue reading
what color do I paint the bottom of a bird bath?
I have an old cement bird bath and would like to know what colors to paint it to attract the birds
tips on painting a bird bath?
I am looking for color ideas to paint a bird bath and stones to put in the inside to keep birds from slipping. The bird bath sits in an area with lots of flowering shrubs.
what chemicals prevent mosquitoes from breeding in my bird bath?
what chemicals can prevent mosquitoes from breeding in my large garden bird bath? it is a circle about 3 ft. across. does the chemicals kill the birds that drink out of it?