Yes, neighbors... and their complaints (sometimes warranted, but, of course, not always). We had a few small reflective stickers on our patio window to keep birds from crashing into it (after a poor bird did) and we were promptly told that we had to take the decals off - turns out the condo board had a rule against any adornments (life-saving for wildlife or not). (We're renters and I doubt our landlady knew about this rule.)
Oy. My mom used to tape a thin curly ribbon of aluminum foil to the inside the window to keep birds from crashing. Not as effective, probably, but better than nothing?
We put a tall lamp in the window which is working as a deterrent (knock wood), and we also don't raise the shade all the way now. Thanks for the foil ribbon suggestion too!
Yeah, my neighbors would have been all over us if we let our yard overgrow. Not to mention the mosquitos. Good for you — getting it done!
Thanks, dear Maggie!
Forgot about this song! Thanks reminding me of it. <3
Me too!
Yes, neighbors... and their complaints (sometimes warranted, but, of course, not always). We had a few small reflective stickers on our patio window to keep birds from crashing into it (after a poor bird did) and we were promptly told that we had to take the decals off - turns out the condo board had a rule against any adornments (life-saving for wildlife or not). (We're renters and I doubt our landlady knew about this rule.)
Oy. My mom used to tape a thin curly ribbon of aluminum foil to the inside the window to keep birds from crashing. Not as effective, probably, but better than nothing?
We put a tall lamp in the window which is working as a deterrent (knock wood), and we also don't raise the shade all the way now. Thanks for the foil ribbon suggestion too!
Good solutions! Fingers crossed ❤️
As a pretty tidy gardener who raises eyebrows at overgrown front yards it’s enlightening to hear the flip side.
Oh—that’s funny! Thanks for posting.