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Old 01-22-2021, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheapbas View Post
Wood peckers are territorial, it’s likely not after bugs. This one is probably chasing away a competitor, it’s own reflection. Find or make an item that has shiny or reflective long tails made of paper or foil, something that easily moves in the wind and hang it over your window. Sorry don’t recall what they call these, think they sell them at a store that sells party decorations.
We tie grocery-style plastic bags to our light fixtures to discourage nesting birds, when needed. Perhaps if you tacked, or taped one to your window, he’d give up.