Crazy bird! - what can I do??

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missingrosie Hillsborough, NC(Zone 7b) Mar 23, 2012

This crazy bird has been beating itself to death against the living room window. This is the 7th hour (at least!).

The bird has a hot orange beak. Brown body ( mostly) with streaked orange and brown wings. When the wings are opened the underside is a hot orange. ( I haven't been this pursued in 40 years.) No change in behavior with open vs shut curtains. The impact is really rattling the window-- don't want the air seal to be compromised or that dumb bird to knock itself out because I bet there is a hungry snake nearby. The launch is executed from a japanese maple that is right outside the window- gorgeous in its spring finery.

Forgot the point of the post! What can I do??
This message was edited Mar 23, 2012 4:55 PM

This message was edited Mar 23, 2012 4:56 PM

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crissyr Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b) Mar 23, 2012

Oh my goodness!!! This may be a little late lol He can't see the glass and wants in really bad! Is there any way you could hang a sheet or something visible on the outside of the window, or go outside and scare him off?

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missingrosie Hillsborough, NC(Zone 7b) Mar 23, 2012

I suppose I can cover the window with foil or something.

I have been outside sweeping and making noise and movement today while weeding. Didn't deter the silly thing. It disappeared while I was outside but comes back as soon as I come back inside. It is a maniac.

Its beak is so thick and bright like a pumpkin - I wonder what kind of bird it is.

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crissyr Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b) Mar 26, 2012

Sorry, I didn't come on all weekend once I got off work on Friday. Sounds like a pretty bird, did it finally go away?

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missingrosie Hillsborough, NC(Zone 7b) Mar 26, 2012

It was a female cardinal. It figures - those ( the red males) are always diving into the windows. Females are sure pretty.

I took your advice but the lazy way. Cut off two long (5-6 squares each) of paper towels and side by side caught each at the top frame of the window. They move like wash on a clothesline in the breeze. Not flapping - but gentle. WORKED!!


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