I have a large problem with magpies, I live on an acerage but am quite close to other residences so shooting them with a 12 guage is a bit out of the question. They do kill alot of young songbirds as well as raid the nests for the eggs.
2006-08-05 05:04:32 · 4 answers · asked by Len M 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
I dont know if this will work for magpies, but it works on tiny birds. Take a birdcage with a door that slides open and shut. Tie a very long string to the door, So you can open and close the door by pulling the string. Line the cage with birdseed and wait... Until an unsuspecting bird hops into the cage.
2006-08-05 05:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by Cookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in an area where these birds are native, they would be protected by law. Almost all birds are protected in the U.S. Not sure of your location, but you need to check out the law before you do anything! Yes, magpies are known nest predators but so are all the jays, crows, ravens, thrashers, mockingbirds, seagulls, and sometimes wrens. We can't kill every nest predator there is, even though it is very sad that lots of baby birds and eggs are lost to them. It is all a part of nature and the natural ecosystem.
2006-08-05 16:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wHaT??!!?? how could u ???? i luuvvv magpies thery so cute and bein annoying is wat makes em better :)))
2006-08-05 13:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by {®¿©} ChickenŽ (õ¿õ) ‹(•¿•)› 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.portphillip.vic.gov.au
experts.about.com/9/Birds
www.ccc.govt.nz
forums..birdhobbyist.com
wwwl.agric.gov.ab.ca
www.birdforum.net
2006-08-05 12:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋