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Old 01-22-2021, 07:42 AM
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The red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) has been a federally protected endangered species since 1970 and is federally listed as endangered in Florida. ... Red-cockaded woodpeckers are protected under the ESA, meaning landowners have a legal obligation to protect the birds and their habitat.
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Remove his pecker !
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We had a problem with a woodpecker when we lived in VA. We took a piece of aluminum foil about 18 inches long. We cut it so that it had long strips of ‘fringe’. Secure it to the window frame. Not sure if it’s the shine or the fluttering motion that does the trick, but we never saw Woody again! Good luck!
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We had a cardinal flinging himself against a window. We finally stopped him by putting aluminum foil in the window for about a week.
Shiney side in or or?
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Put mustard around window.
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NH Forestry Office sent me a roll of red/silver mylar ribbon and said to secure above the area, then do several twists and then secure below the siding when the pecker was creating all sorts of damage in cedar siding. The ribbon twists in the wind. Never saw the bird again. Took down after a couple weeks and resided that area of house 8
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Not sure about here but in CT they are protected. We moved here before we could put them up, we had bought a plastic owl that it’s head moves and metal wind chimes. We were told as long as there is movement and noise in the area they would stay away
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Take long pieces of ribbon and tape them to outside or hang over the edge of window at the top. It will keep any bird from tapping or flying into the window.
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We have the same problem in our patio, a female cardinal keeps hitting the glass.
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Old 01-22-2021, 11:12 AM
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There are other similar suggestions, ribbons etc.
I would suggest you buy a roll of that mylar gift wrap, the silver or gold stuff. You want the plastic not the paper stuff. You cut it into strips and it blows in the wind. Birds, squirrels do not like the moving flashes.

You might also try a radio talk radio stations work best.

Can't help it. If all else fails post your mortgage on the glass. Or perhaps the rules and regulations.
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Old 01-22-2021, 11:44 AM
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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.
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Old 01-22-2021, 12:19 PM
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We had this problem a few years ago. It is his reflection that he thinks is another bird that he is pecking at. Wet a bar of soap and rub it on the outside of the window so it is no longer reflective. By the time the rain washes it away he will have forgotten about his rival.
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Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions. I put up some reflective tape with aluminum foil on it. Seems to be working so far.
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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
Restaurants with outside dining use a couple strands of fishing line
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