We have a woodpecker who is VERY persistent. We spray a foam in the hole to cover it up and he pecks around it. I cant keep it away.
2007-04-22 15:12:10 · 11 answers · asked by Em 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Do not shoot it. It's illegal, and you can be fined or severely punished for doing so.
Check out this helpful page by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology -- it has a great list of suggestions for deterring woodpeckers.
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/wp_about/
2007-04-23 08:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by abblyn44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Woodpeckers peck for at least two reasons. One is for food, and the other is to attract a mate. Come on dear it's spring and he or she is just doing what comes natural. We've all been there. Be happy for the lonesome little critter.
2007-04-22 15:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by I feel better 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exactly WHERE is this hole?? Woodpeckers make cavities to nest in...what if there are eggs or chicks in the cavity and you keep blocking it off? FYI...it is illegal to shoot woodpeckers or even to harass them or their nests in you live ANYWHERE in the US..city limits has nothing to do with it. There is a law protecting all native birds...so don't listen to the peole suggesting you shoot it.
2007-04-22 15:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen people hang pie tins up together like a homemade chimes and the sound of the pie tins banging together seemed to scare the woodpeckers away.
2007-04-23 02:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by ruthie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most animals are protected... even iguanas, but people still kill and eat them at times. as kids we would do the usual, bb gun, rocks, sling shot. Cant do it now, living in condo community. I work nights so when sleeping in morning the woodpecker, mockingbird, and red cardinal join forces. But I have another permanent plan up my sleeve. (;
2016-05-18 00:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by aleric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I am going to agree with the shoot him one. We had issues of woodpeckers pecking holes in our roof for bugs.....no more holes in the roof.
2007-04-22 15:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by keenababy1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try one of those plastic Owl's placed nearby
2007-04-22 15:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wpeckers r protected !! If u really want him gone plce mothballs there.this works for bats & skunks as well as other so called rodents
2007-04-22 16:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandpa calls them Pecker Woods LOL
2007-04-22 16:21:33 · answer #9 · answered by Cash--Rescue, Foster, Adopt! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put up metal flashing.
2007-04-22 20:49:44 · answer #10 · answered by ddstantlerstill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋