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Xringer · 08-04-13, 12:33 PM

2.36 seconds after the deck renovation railing job was done, a group of
birds started landing on east and west corners of the railing, and dropping some droppings.
(This is typical, they have been doing this daily for about 25 years).

Within another 48 hours, I removed two brand new Owls from their Amazon box.
Flambeau 17" Owl
I've hung both Owls in the east and west corners, down close to the deck planks. (Both are visible in the pic).
Had to add a few oz of counter weight to the tails to level them off.
As the wind blows, they slowly spin around. When the wind slacks off,
the mono fish line, slowly unwinds and they spin back the other way.

When sitting out on the deck, it's very creepy to see those weird eyes very slowing moving between the balusters.

I hope we can get used to seeing those cold yellow predator eyes!!

I drilled holes in two other 4x4, so the Owls can be moved in closer
to the north stairs (assuming the birds start to wise up).

Anyways, it seems really quite out back now. None of the smaller birds
want anything to do with spinning Owls.. The larger birds land in the trees,
and squawk at the Owls, but maintain their distance.
They don't even bomb the Solar panels anymore.
Those panels used to be one of their favorite targets..

It's also strange to look around the backyard and not see a single rabbit.
They all seem to have migrated to the neighbors yards.
I did see a chipmunk two days ago, but not one squirrel.

Hard to believe these plastic owls, spinning on mono fish line could be so effective..
Time will tell..

Edit: 8/22/2013
So far so good... No birds in sight. Zero wildlife around the deck.
There is one rabbit that nibbles on the lawn about 35 yards away.
But he always keeps one eye on the Owls.. Seems very nervous.

Yesterday, a Red-tail Hawk was over-flying the backyard. I guess he saw one of the owls
turning, because he hooked a hard right into the woods.
Flying at high speed between the trees.
He landed about 50 yards into the woods, and seemed to be watching the Owls!

08-04-13, 12:33 PM	#8
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Birds of Prey! 2.36 seconds after the deck renovation railing job was done, a group of birds started landing on east and west corners of the railing, and dropping some droppings. (This is typical, they have been doing this daily for about 25 years). Within another 48 hours, I removed two brand new Owls from their Amazon box. Flambeau 17" Owl I've hung both Owls in the east and west corners, down close to the deck planks. (Both are visible in the pic). Had to add a few oz of counter weight to the tails to level them off. As the wind blows, they slowly spin around. When the wind slacks off, the mono fish line, slowly unwinds and they spin back the other way. When sitting out on the deck, it's very creepy to see those weird eyes very slowing moving between the balusters. I hope we can get used to seeing those cold yellow predator eyes!! I drilled holes in two other 4x4, so the Owls can be moved in closer to the north stairs (assuming the birds start to wise up). Anyways, it seems really quite out back now. None of the smaller birds want anything to do with spinning Owls.. The larger birds land in the trees, and squawk at the Owls, but maintain their distance. They don't even bomb the Solar panels anymore. Those panels used to be one of their favorite targets.. It's also strange to look around the backyard and not see a single rabbit. They all seem to have migrated to the neighbors yards. I did see a chipmunk two days ago, but not one squirrel. Hard to believe these plastic owls, spinning on mono fish line could be so effective.. Time will tell.. Edit: 8/22/2013 So far so good... No birds in sight. Zero wildlife around the deck. There is one rabbit that nibbles on the lawn about 35 yards away. But he always keeps one eye on the Owls.. Seems very nervous. Yesterday, a Red-tail Hawk was over-flying the backyard. I guess he saw one of the owls turning, because he hooked a hard right into the woods. Flying at high speed between the trees. He landed about 50 yards into the woods, and seemed to be watching the Owls! __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Xringer; 08-22-13 at 01:21 PM..