you could put some other foil on the outside that is cut to the silhouette of a bird of prey. and there exist bird models that work as scarcrows that you could setup somewhere close to the window. i saw them in standing and hanging variations
Second this - if you google anti-collision stickers this should do the trick. Alternatively you could also use some scotch tape (non-transparent) and tape a line across the outside of the window every 3-4 inches for a DIY fix.
How well do they work though? I’ve read that in order to be effective you basically need lines every 50-75 mm, and a few stickers aren’t that effective
That’s true, so closely spaced markings are recommended. I had the same problem and this dotted tape solved it completely. Personally, I didn’t want clip art graphics on my windows, and I like the fact that the dotted tape minimizes interference with my view outside. You can find more information on other strategies here though (like drawing deterrent patterns with bar soap).
*Two inch spacing worked for me, but you might need to make it denser depending on the species you’re accidentally luring
Put something like this outside your window or stick this onto the outside of your window. The reflectiveness of your window over a dark background makes it appear like a mirror so birds think the can fly through this „opening“. The sticker with the silhouette of a bird of prey will scare them away.
It’s not necessarily the predator thing that scares them away. The most important part is breaking up the reflection on the outside. The anit-collision stickers will work well for this. Look on amazon or at a local hardware store, they come in many patterns and shapes, just pick one that you like. You can also hang a couple old CD’s in front of your windows from fishing line. People do that where I’m at to scare off woodpeckers from their house and it should work for other birds too.
You could switch from the Vinyl to a combination of blackout blinds and black out curtains. At least these can be opened in the day time which is when you'll get the majority of your problem presumably? Blackout blinds are also not usually black on the outer surface; they're better white to help reflect light so wouldn't look like a cave?
Can you post a photo of where power is getting to the shed? It should be a breaker sub panel and it should have a “lockout” tab. You can simply throw the breakers and put a lock on the panel.
The breaker panel is outside the shed (I understand this is by code) and low enough to be within reach of my son. I would prefer something inside the shed.
The other thing you could do is a temporary something that you can remove when you leave, like a trellis with plants or a weatherproof print of something.
Basically what everyone suggested. Reduce the reflectivity of your windows since birds see it as sky or trees. Different window treatments have different efficacy. Gotta shop around for what fits your budget and what is effective for your window.
You could get some pretty thin sheet rock or maybe play wood, lay them on the ground on some cheap painters plastic sheeting then paint a mural or whatever you want, then when dry you could mount it directly to the wall. Just unscrew it when you leave and voila.
I think because of all the stones it would be hard to screw anything to it. Gave up on the idea of mounting a bike rack thing because of it. But if you any tips on how to get around that hen I’m all ears!
Idk how well this would work for this use, but you could look into using 3M VHB tape (vhb stands for very heavily bonding).
It works similar to those pull release command hooks - same type of tape, but there’s a foam layer to account for uneven surfaces. So when you are ready to unmount it, you pull the tape to stretch it out and it loses adhesion.
It’s used a lot for mounting signs to buildings/glass (often with silicone as well, because that’s more permanent).
If you want to try it, I would suggest testing an area near the bottom and let the tape sit in and set up for at least a week before you pull to remove and see what happens with it.
I’ve used it on interior walls with no issues (great for hanging mirrors and stuff) my only concern would be the texture on the wall preventing a proper pull.
Putting up some kind of reflective or high contrast pattern of bars or spots works quite well. The St. Louis Zoo has an entire exhibit about making your home windows “bird safe”. Unfortunately, the only online mention I can find of it is on Twitter, and I’m not going to link them.
I went with a big named HVAC supplier in the area and got a Mitsubishi. It’s a work horse but I don’t have all the cool tech features the newer Mr Cool units do.
They also charged a ton, even after I negotiating a much lower cost. I should have just dropped the deal all together but they did do a good job.
My stuff is rigid, because I bought the hammer drill several years ago and it’s been outstanding so naturally when I need new tools I just get another rigid now.
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