Gilbert Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Where is that flamboyantly colored Peckerwood, I haven't seen him around lately?[8-|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Must be on holiday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Wasn't he spotted in the little red river valley in arkansas ? oh no wait that was the woodpecker.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 here ..... for old times sake ... hope he didn't go the way of DragonFyr........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codhead Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Bird flew? Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 HOW TO MAKE WINDOWS SAFE FOR BIRDS One hundred million to one billion birds die each year due to collisions with human-built structures across North America alone. It is the reflective and transparent characteristics of glass that make windows invisible killers. Birds see the tree reflected in a window, or the plant behind the window, not the glass itself. To stop these collisions one must make glass visible to birds.Homeowners often affix a single, black hawk-shaped silhouette to their picture window in an attempt to protect birds. Unfortunately, this rarely does the trick. The silhouette only covers a small portion of the window and unless the bird is headed for that particular spot, it will not deter it from hitting the window. To make the silhouettes more effective you must cover the entire surface of the window, from the outside, with silhouettes or other patterns two to four inches apart. Alternately, attach a large silhouette to the glass via a suction cup. The wind will cause it to move slightly - enough that it may alert the bird to a moving presence - and the heavy, rigid plastic will rattle on the glass surface. Unfortunately, you will still need to cover a majority of the window surface in order to have the fullest effect.The following ideas show greater promise than silhouettes in reducing bird collisions.However, THEY MAY NOT ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM! Visit our CollidEscape page to achieve best results at collision reduction.Top 10 Ways To Make Glass Less Of A Hazard For Birds (starting with the most to the least effective technique) For best results at reducing bird collisions with windows while not interfering with the aesthetics of your home get CollidEscape. Turn your window into a work of art by using a special window film that gives the appearance of acid etching or sandblasting. This film can also have a design cut into it. However, in order for it to have the fullest effect the exposed areas of glass must be no greater than two square inch zones. You can also frost the exterior surface of a window yourself. You can create beautiful images through etching into glass. Cover small and medium-sized windows with netting, chain or rope, preferably soccer net grade. Make sure you leave space between the glass and netting. It will then act as a trampoline if a bird should hit it. Though not very attractive, whitewashing windows has positive results at controlling daytime window collisions. One can apply whitewash on a seasonal basis then simply wash the windows when the migration seasons are over. Incorporating exterior sun shades can also aid in reducing bird strikes. Hang ribbons or other material in strips no more than five centimeters apart on the outside of windows for the full width of the glass. For even better results consider using Wing Chimes. If you are interested in learning more about Wing Chimes please email us at www.flap.org. Where you place a bird feeder in relation to your windows can increase or decrease the chances of bird collisions. Most feeding stations are placed in the worst possible locations. Make sure your bird feeders and other attractants (birdbaths, nutritious vegetation) are less than half a meter from any window. If the attractant is very close to the house, most of the time the bird cannot build up enough momentum to injure itself should it hit the window. Click here to learn how to attract birds to your yard. Not only are bird feeders usually placed in the worst possible locations, the layout of our interior living space can also contribute to the likelihood of birds colliding with windows. When a window at the front and back of your home face each other or when two windows meet at a corner they give the impression of a clear passage. To help reduce this dangerous illusion you need to draw drapes and close blinds whenever possible. This will also help if you have plants inside the house close to the window. Since hawk silhouettes work much better when they move, make your silhouettes from sheet aluminum or wood and hang them by chain or rope from an overhang.Here are four techniques that have displayed no conclusive results for window collisions prevention, however they are deserving of further research: Bye-Bye Birdie is based on the scientific principles of a geomagnetic field. Using a specialized magnetic system, Bye-Bye Birdie emits a magnetic field which theorectically will disrupt a bird's geomagnetic orientation causing them to avoid the disturbed area. Deserving of more research is UV window coatings. Birds see ultraviolet light where as humans do not. Theoretically, by treating the exterior surface of glass with a UV coating might make a window appear as a solid object without obscuring our ability to see though glass. A new product called Window Alert has adopted this concept. However, much like window decals this product only covers a fraction of a window's surface therefore only addressing fraction of the problem. Bird-X-Peller takes very high fidelity recordings of birds' distress call and inscribes them on to a microchip. Birds perceive danger when they hear these sounds where they become agitated and disoriented, and flee the area. Birds are irritated by ultrasound in specific frequency ranges, which is undetectable to humans. Bird Chase emits these frequencies discouraging birds from entering a 6,000 sq. ft. area.Finally, you can help find a solution for this global problem by becoming a member of the Fatal Light Awareness Program or by making a donation. FLAP members receive two issues per year of the newsletter "Touching Down" as well as periodic bulletins.For more ideas check out our links page.For more info or to pass on any ideas for preventing window strikes that have worked for you, please click hereVOLUNTEER ALERT: FLAP Needs Your Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Soooo, Beenie ... your saying, Parrot hit the "glass ceiling "...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st. patrick Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 . . . . so, what did happen to dragonfyr?? where did he go, or why did he go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I miss Parrot. I sure hope he comes up for air soon. I am sure he will resurface prior to the Hope pilgrimage. I can't wait, he's a riot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 . . . . so, what did happen to dragonfyr?? where did he go, or why did he go?? Dragonfyr got booted, banned, finished! I can't recall why. That dude could pontificate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Well, he's got a lot of Jeff and Meagain to catch up on... it will be a riot, rodger that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 That dude could pontificate! Oooooweee, a new word for my vocabulary, and a great big 25 cent one at that. Niiiice! Anyway, I guess he drop punted (?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Well, he's got a lot of Jeff and Meagain to catch up on... it will be a riot, rodger that! I think he left b/c, now that Jeff is here, he is no longer relevant. His tirades against SET are nothing now that the new thing is 300plus watts, hearing loss, and potato sacks over your speakers. Sound quality be damned! Let's ROCK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I hope the Parrot shows up in Hope. I have heard several persons say the man is a riot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Well, he's got a lot of Jeff and Meagain to catch up on... it will be a riot, rodger that! I think he left b/c, now that Jeff is here, he is no longer relevant. His tirades against SET are nothing now that the new thing is 300plus watts, hearing loss, and potato sacks over your speakers. Sound quality be damned! Let's ROCK!!! I have been releived that nobody has been bashing us SET fans lately. You just gotta love new targets around here : ) I don't have any potato sacks which are better NOS sacks or New Idaho Potato sacks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I hope the Parrot shows up in Hope. I have heard several persons say the man is a riot. The pilgrimage just wouldn't be the same without Parrot, NOSValves, DeanG, boomac, j-malotky and Seadog in attendance. I hope smilin can make it too this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I hope the Parrot shows up in Hope. I have heard several persons say the man is a riot. The pilgrimage just wouldn't be the same without Parrot, NOSValves, DeanG, boomac, j-malotky and Seadog in attendance. I hope smilin can make it too this year? [] I hear he's just taking a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 "I hear he's just taking a break. " I hate to chide people on their grammer and spelling but isn't that: "I hear he's just a talking beak. "?[A] Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleJ Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I hope the Parrot shows up in Hope. I have heard several persons say the man is a riot. The pilgrimage just wouldn't be the same without Parrot, NOSValves, DeanG, boomac, j-malotky and Seadog in attendance. I hope smilin can make it too this year? I agree!!! Listening to Craig and Dean razzing each other was worth the price of admission at Last year's Indy's pilgrimage. JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.