How to Keep Pigeons Away From Bird Feeders

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Tip 1 - How to Keep Pigeons Away from a Bird Feeder

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Paul Kessler | permalink

I am trying to attract various small birds to my feeder. Is there anyone out there with any tips on how to keep pigeons away from this feeder. I have bought a feeder that has bars around it so that the small birds can get in but keeps the big ones out.

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Tip 2 - Bully Birds at Feeders - Birds and Blooms

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Moasikeeran Elangovan | permalink

Learn how to keep starlings, grackles, and other so-called bully birds away from your feeders.

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Tip 3 - At last - a pigeon proof bird feeder

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Israel Arroyo | permalink

I live in a fifth floor flat with a balcony and it pleases me to put some bird feeders out for the local avian wildlife. Over the past few years though I have experimented with a range of ideas to prevent pigeons hoovering up the food. I don't intrinsically object to pigeons, but while most bi

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Tip 4 - Pigeons at Your Bird Feeders – 4 Things to Do | Fat Finch — Backyard Birds, Birding & Blogging on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Zygote NCIX | permalink

If you build it, they will come. By “it” we mean a bird feeding station. By “they” we mean pigeons. Rock Pigeons to be precise. “Rats with wings” according to Woody Allen and the prosecutors. Feral pigeons are synanthropic, a big word meaning that pigeons follow humans around like thunder follows lightning. If you live…

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Tip 5 - How to Keep Pigeons Away From Bird Feeders | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Carolina Ferreira | permalink

Pigeons are a nuisance. They're dirty, create noise and scare away smaller birds. Depending on your current bird-feeding setup, it can be easy, or impossible, to keep pigeons away. If the right conditions are met, you just might be able to keep your bird-feeding area pigeon-free.

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Tip 6 - How to Get Rid of Pigeons

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mats Bergqvist | permalink

Pigeon droppings deface many roofs, monuments, and public spaces. The uric acid (white material) in their droppings is not just unsightly; it can damage the finish on buildings, automobiles, etc. Droppings also contain dangerous fungi and...
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