Fact that it has moving parts that are powered by wind.
Put an owl on roof to keep pigeons away.
As the birds fly overhead they will see the plastic owl rubber snake or whichever other decoy you choose and won t land near it.
Try placing a ceramic owl or fake snake in places they re prone to congregate.
If birds are a problem around your garden pool or deck you can purchase one or several predator decoys at your local hardware store to scare them away.
As bold as pigeons are around humans they can easily be scared away at the sight of potential predators.
As with other pests it s a good idea to shift these decoys around occasionally so the birds don t suspect they re just decor.
One of the main problems.
Visual bird deterrents work by using bright colors motion flashing lights and other signs of danger to frighten birds away from a home garden business or other type of property.
A perfectly perched owl could also stare down any rabbits munching on the plants in your garden.
When used correctly bird scaring devices make pest birds such as pigeons crows and starlings so uncomfortable that they will fly off and not return.
The principle of using a prowler owl in getting rid of pigeons is to use the target species instinctive fear of predators and predationto scare the pigeon away from its desired roosting feeding or breeding areas.
To get the most benefit choose a realistic predator for the bird species you re trying to get rid of such as a fake owl bird repeller or something highly reflective that moves in the wind like reflective anti bird spirals.
With pigeons you may get weeks or even months of pigeon control before the pigeons realize the owl isn t moving.
While not the most effective solution visual deterrents do have their place.
He told me that even the appearance of a pigeon s natural predators like a hawk or an owl is enough to keep the birds moving and indicate that your porch is not a safe space to raise a family.
Fake owls might sound like a hoot but they re useful for more than just decoration.
Owl decoys great for pigeons crows seagulls and sparrows.