[jccampana]

any suggestions on how to get a woodpecker from pecking my window? this woodpecker has been pecking my window for about 3 weeks now and won't stop. Any suggestions would greatly appreciated.
Jim

[bagboy]

Only a suggestion or two. Hardware stores sometimes sell bird, critter, etc repellent. I would first try spraying your window frame with an insecticide in case Woodrow is there for the bugs. You can also try spraying a little vinegar/water mix. And its been said woodpeckers hate the smell of garlic, so.....

[Topspinmo]

Might try rubber snake? Or fake owl? If he pecking the window and not structure he may be seeing his shadow think it’s another male competitor? If he’s or she pecking the structure they are looking for bugs or nesting site my guess?

[bluedivergirl]

We had a cardinal flinging himself against a window. We finally stopped him by putting aluminum foil in the window for about a week.

[jccampana]

thanks...will try that

[jccampana]

thanks

[Tennisbum]

Red Rider!!!!

[red tail]

It's Red Ryder isnt it?

[Stu from NYC]

Fake owl usually works.

Is it legal to shoot them with bb gun?

[wisbad1]

Open the window

[MACH7SS]

Originally Posted by bagboy

Only a suggestion or two. Hardware stores sometimes sell bird, critter, etc repellent. I would first try spraying your window frame with an insecticide in case Woodrow is there for the bugs. You can also try spraying a little vinegar/water mix. And its been said woodpeckers hate the smell of garlic, so.....

I had a similar situation while living in Savannah, Georgia. I finally solved the problem by purchasing what I believe they call garden netting. I bought it at Lowes. Anyway, I attached the net over the window frame top and bottom. I believe the bird thought the reflection in the window was another bird. The net made the bird think it might get tangled in it. It stopped the problem in a couple of days but I kept the net in the garage. Luckily never needed it again. By the way, the garden net was very thin nylon material that you could barely see both inside and outside.

[La lamy]

As it's been quite cold lately, it was probably freezing and wanting in!

[merrymini]

Be careful with the netting. I have had birds get tangled in them. It can be dangerous for them. Hang a piece of string with a small piece of clothe tied to it and they will go away.

[Cheapbas]

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.

[banjobob]

Just let him in,lol