Long tailed tit goes bump..

Jonny · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 02:32 PM

We keep getting a long tailed tit having a go at himself at all the windows around here. He spends all day doing it and goes from cottage to cottage bumping against the windows. I imagine he is a male trying to see off the competition (his reflection) but he is doing this all day..
Some on here may remember me posting a similar thread about a Pied Wagtail and the car wing mirrors.
Anyone know of a way of stopping him from doing this..

jaykay · #2 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 09:20 PM

interesting problem but have to admit I don't know, unless you try something like a net at the window to distort his reflection, sorry I'm not much help, but I'll also be watching for any other idea's

Gaina · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 10:02 PM

In Germany I saw a lot of windows with a raptor silhouette stuck to the glass for this reason but I don't know how effective they are.

You have a gorgeous view out of your window

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ron1863 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 10:43 PM

RSPB reserve shops sell birds of prey sillhouettes to stick on windows to solve this problem.

Jonny · #5 (**permalink**) 13-05-2009, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the replys..

I am sure a raptor image in the window would work, but he is doing this bumping (for want of a better word) in every cottage around here. Everyone is talking about him.
I woke up early this morning and heard a bump bump on our kitchen window.. I bet it was him.
I did manage to get a good photo of him, but I see I am not allowed to put photos on here any more.. (using photobucket)..?